What You'll Learn: MAHA’s First-Time Homebuyer Curriculum
Becoming a homeowner is not out of your reach. We can show you what you need to do to make it happen – the right way – through the award-winning classes at our Homeownership University.
*Advantages and disadvantages of homeownership *Ideal homebuying process *Doing your homework *Learning about the One Mortgage Program and other affordable mortgages
*How to find the right house for you *Working with a real estate agent *Making an offer
*Importance of a good home inspection *What a basic home inspection includes
*Why you need your own real estate attorney *Offer to purchase *Purchase and Sales agreement *Closing the loan
*The role of budgeting and credit *Developing a budget *Credit reports *Signs of credit problems
*The mortgage application process
*Down payment and closing costs *Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) *Shopping around for the best mortgages
*Fair lending
*Shopping for homeowners insurance *Making sure you are covered
*Responsibilities of homeownership *Avoiding defaults and foreclosure *Voting and getting involved in your neighborhood *Other MAHA educational programs
Workshop Type
First Time Homebuyer Pre-Purchase Course
Price
$25.00 for Boston residents, $50.00 for outside of Boston residents
Address
1803 Dorchester Ave
City or Town
Dorchester
Region
Greater Boston
Contact Name
Anthonina Fenelon
Contact Email
Afenelon@mahahome.org
Contact Phone
Organization Name
Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance
Workshop Date/Time
06:00pm-03:00pm ( Feb 4 - Feb 8) Tue & Thurs - 6:00 pm - 9:00pm, & Sat 9:00 am to 3:00pm