for homeBuyers

First-Time Homebuyer Certification Workshops

3 Part series consisting of 2 workshop classes and a 1:1 counseling session required for certification

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This HUD-Approved First-Time Homebuyer class empowers our community to better navigate and understand the home buying process and prepare to become successful homeowners. 

Workshops are held monthly in English and Spanish. Workshop & 1:1 Counseling Cost: FREE

national industry standards homeownership education and counseling home ownership done right

This program gives an in-depth look at:

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  • Understanding the importance of credit

  • Qualifying for a mortgage

  • Preparing for homeownership

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  • Shopping for a home

  • Available down payment assistance and grant information

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As of April 2024, 1,638 households have taken the First-Time Home Buyer Workshops

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take a virtual class: E-Home Online Certification Class

In partnership with eHome America, exceeding national industry standards, this course creates knowledgeable and default-resilient buyers ready for a lifetime of homeownership.

This virtual course can be taken at your own pace and comes with a 1:1 counseling session with our team. Available in English and Spanish.

Easily accessible through any device 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

$99 course fee applies.

  • “A-1CHS helped me create a plan and helped me resolve my mortgage delinquency. I was able to keep my property thanks to their help. HUD approved serves are essential for homeowners in trouble.”

    Mr. Payne, Hayward Resident

  • “The staff provided a comprehensive presentation on all the information a homebuyer may need in their journal to purchasing. Nancy herself provided high touch guidance and counseling, her timely and informative responses to questions were as invaluable as her connections to the industry.”

    Jennifer Cole-Regis

  • “A-1 Community Housing Services will help you make the best decision on the home-buying experience. The first-time home buyer course is focused on answering all questions, giving practical advice, and making you a knowledgeable informed consumer … Nancy and her staff care for you as a person and not a number.”

    Yvette D.

  • “The HUD approved services are essential for homeowners in trouble. I appreciate the fact that government funds such programs. With the assistance of Ms. Joanne and A-1 Community Housing Services, I managed to make a valid plan, check in with Ms. Joanne to keep track of progress and in the end managed to cure my mortgage. I was able to keep my property thanks to their help.”

    Ms. Hadley

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