Homebuyers Education
Ready to Buy a Home?
Get on the roadmap to homeownership by completing one of our HUD-Certified First-Time Homebuyer’s Classes. Gain the tools and resources you need to fulfill your dream of homeownership!
Questions? We are here to help!
Call 713-864-9099 or email classes@avenuecdc.org
First-Time Homebuyers’ Education Class
This 8-hour HUD-certified course is invaluable for all prospective homebuyers, whether you are just dreaming or ready to move in.
At completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion valid for 12 months and schedule an individual private homebuyer counseling appointment with a HUD-certified Housing Counselor. This certificate qualifies you for many down payment assistance programs and certain mortgage options. Counseling is free for as long as you need it and the Counselor will walk you through the complicated process of homebuying.
Class topics include:
- Knowing when you are ready to buy a house
- Managing your money
- Understanding credit
- Obtaining a mortgage loan
- Shopping for a home
- Protecting your investment
- Accessing down-payment assistance options
SIGN UP FOR A CLASS
Choose Your Learning Style
LIVE CLASSES (in-person/virtual):
Interested in an online (via Zoom) or in-person class with a live AVENUE instructor? Register for a class below!
Class Details
- Cost: FREE (thanks to grant funding, available until funds are spent. Regular cost $50)
- Zoom Link: you will receive the Zoom meeting link after you complete necessary registration requirements.
- Class schedule: you must attend class from 8 am until 4 pm. A 45-minute lunch break is at noon.
- Homebuyer Education Book: Our Homebuyer Education Book is included with your ticket. During registration, select to pick up a hard copy in-person at Avenue Center or pay a fee to have it shipped.
- Certificate of Completion: You receive a certificate the following Monday after completing the class. If you register for a Wednesday class, you receive your certificate on Thursday.
Prefer to learn on your own schedule?
VIEW SELF-PACED OPTION:
(provided by eHome America)
(Please note: The City of Houston requires 8 hours of education to qualify for down-payment assistance)
Homebuyers Education FAQ
Where can I contact the organizer with questions?
Call us at 713.864.9099 or email us at classes@avenuecdc.org.
Can I update my registration information?
Call us at 713.864.9099 or email us at classes@avenuecdc.org to update your registration.
What is the refund policy?
Class fees are non-refundable; however, you can reschedule for any future Avenue Virtual Class. Let us know as soon as possible if you want to change your class date.
There are no refunds.
Is your staff bilingual?
Yes. All Homeownership Center staff are bilingual in English and in Spanish.
accessibility
Our office is ADA-accessible for all persons with disabilities.
If you are hearing impaired, the homeownership staff can make accommodations for you.
Please reach out to us if you have additional accessibility needs.