WHY TAKE A HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASS?
- Purchasing a home is one of the most important financial decisions most people make.
- The homebuyer education classes taught by the NeighborWorks Green Bay staff will help create a strong foundation for both your homebuying and homeownership experience.
- Taking part in one of these classes can help take some of the mystery and stress out of the home buying process, as well as potentially save you time and money.
Our English and Spanish language homebuyer education courses are currently offered on two consecutive evenings per month from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. This calendar includes the upcoming class dates and registration is a flat fee of $50.
We also have a self-paced option that you can complete online in English or Spanish. Please fill out the interest form below to get registered.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
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Are you ready to buy a home?
- Renting vs owning
- How much can I afford
- What costs can I expect
- Who is on my team
Managing your money
- Importance of a spending plan
- How to create a spending plan
- Types of expenses
- Money management tips
Understanding credit
- Credit scores vs credit reports
- How your score is calculated
- Types of credit
- Why good credit is important
- Reducing debt
- Rebuilding credit
- How to pull your credit report
Obtaining a mortgage loan
- What is a mortgage
- Who makes mortgage loans
- Understanding the types of mortgage loans
- Applying for pre-approval
- Mortgage terminology
- Predatory lending
Shopping for a home
- Different roles of real estate professionals
- What to expect from a real estate agent
- Different types of home sales
- Writing an offer
- Contingencies
- Preparing for closing
Protecting your investment
- Home inspections
- Homeowners insurance
- Flood insurance
- The cost of replacement
- Tax deductions
- Refinancing
- Learning about your community
The curriculum for our homebuyer education class was developed by NeighborWorks® America. It is approved by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is an adapter of the National Industry Standards (NIS) for Homebuyer Education and Counseling.
Client Testimonial
“This made my first-time home buying experience much easier! NeighborWorks Green Bay really works to make sure you are making the right decision.”
– Reid M
Interest Form
Once you fill this form out, NeighborWorks Green Bay staff will be in touch with you within 2 business days with your next steps.