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Homebuyer Education




There are many types of homebuyer seminars. While they all serve various needs only those that meet the educational requirements, when homebuyer education is required to use a specific program, are listed on this site. These seminars are offered by a wide range of providers. Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® lists these seminars as a public service and believe they meet the current requirements for homebuyer counseling and/or education certification.

Hacienda CDC - The ABCs of Homebuying in English
Hacienda CDC - The ABCs of Homebuying in English. The purpose of this course is to educate first-time homebuyers in all aspects of the home buying process and homeownership responsibilities. The course is designed to assist all participants in making sound decisions when purchasing a home and understanding the resources available to them. To register, call Rudy Ulin at 503-961-6406 or email rulin@haciendacdc.org. website: http://www.haciendacdc.org/Programs/caminoacasa.html

Date:
09/07/2010 & 09/11/2010
Instructor:
Omar Martinez
Time: 6-9 pm (9/7) & 10 am-1 pm (9/11) Fee:
None
 Sponsored by:
Hacienda CDC
Location:
Baltazar Ortiz Center
6736 NE Killingsworth St.
Portland , Oregon 97218
Phone: 503-961-6406

HomeBuying 101
An interactive 8-hour class where industry professionals teach what you need to know about the home buying process. You will learn about different home loans, property types, and much more. Industry teachers include a lender, a RealtorĀ®, a home inspector and a title officer. Pre-registration is required and classes usually fill up 1-2weeks in advance. For additional information please visit PHC's website at www.portlandhousingcenter.org or call 503.282.7744

Date:
2nd and 4th Saturday monthly
Instructor:
PHC staff and industry partners
Time: 9am-5pm Fee:
$65
 Sponsored by:
Portland Housing Center (PHC)
Location:
3233 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland , Oregon 97232
Phone: 503.282.7744

Pathways Home: Homebuyer Education Class (2 parts)
This 10 hour homebuyer education course uses a culturally specific curriculum for members of Portland's Urban Native American Community to learn the steps for successful home buying & home ownership. The class is organized in 2 parts: Part 1 reviews the steps to homeownership, including making a spending plan, cleaning up credit, income qualifying and how to read and understand all the paperwork. Part 2 features presentations from local Realtors, lenders and home inspectors and reviews the closing process. Free breakfast, lunch and materials are provided. Parts 1 & 2 must be completed for graduation.

Date:
Call for details
Instructor:
Sharon Sanders
Time: 9am-3pm Fee:
None
 Sponsored by:
NAYA Family Center
Location:
NAYA Family Center
5135 NE Columbia Blvd Rm 2
Portland , Oregon 97217
Phone: 503.288.8177

Money Smart Financial Education: 6 week course
We encourage the intentional use of money by living with a household budget, establishing savings goals, and understanding the cost associated with the financial decisions the participants make in their daily lives. This 6 week course occurs quarterly. Participants will meet one night a week for six weeks. Website: www.clackamasclt.org

Date:
Call for Information
Instructor:
Contact person - Loretta Walker ext. 2
Time: 6pm - 8pm Fee:
$25
 Sponsored by:
Clackamas Community Land Trust
Location:
Various locations
Call for location
Milwaukie , Oregon
Phone: 503.659.1618

Foreclosure/Loss Mitigation Counseling
The primary purpose in offering this course is to provide one-on-one counseling to victims of foreclosure. out service provides advocacy with the homeowners lender/servicer and the homeowner to determine the best option to save the home, referrals to social service and employment agencies, as needed as well as referrals to legal services. We also help the homeowner identify area within their budget to save money that will help them through their current situation. If necessary to pull credit report, a $20 fee will be required.

Date:
Daily - call for appointment
Instructor:
Time: 9 am - 5 pm M-F, By appointment only Fee:
none
 Sponsored by:
African American Alliance for Homeownership
Location:
825 NE 20th, Suite 225
Portland , Oregon
Phone: 503-595-3517

Foreclosure Prevention Information Session
A free information session presented by Hacienda CDC, a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency, explaining the federal foreclosure prevention program called "Making Home Affordable." We will help you through the process of making an informed decision about the future of your home. Classes are in both English and Spanish.

Date:
Every Wednesday
Instructor:
Rudy Ulin and Omar Martinez
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Fee:
None
 Sponsored by:
Hacienda Community Development Corporation
Location:
Ortiz Community Center
6736 Killingsworth Avenue
Portland , Oregon 97218
Phone: 503-961-6413

AAAH Homebuyer Education Class
To help individuals understand the homebuying process, roles & responsibilities of homebuyer professionals and the understanding and importance of credit and savings. We also cover predatory lending and ways to prevent foreclosures. Pre-registration required. Visit website: www.aaah.org for more information, future dates and registration forms.

Date:
Monthly - Next Available Class September 11, 2010
Instructor:
Time: 9am - 4:30pm Fee:
$20.00
 Sponsored by:
African American Alliance for Homeownership
Location:
Emanuel Hospital, MOB West CR
501 N Graham
Portland , Oregon 97227
Phone: 503.595.3517

Homebuying 101 - Washington County Oregon
An interactive 8-hour class where industry professionals teach what you need to know about the home buying process. You will learn about different home loans, property types, and much more. Industy teachers include a lender, a RealtorĀ®, a home inspector and a title officer. Pre-registration is required and classes usually fill up 1-2weeks in advance. For additional information please visit PHC's website at www.portlandhousingcenter.org or call 503.282.7744

Date:
Next class is September 18, 2010
Instructor:
Time: 9am - 5pm Fee:
$65
 Sponsored by:
Portland Housing Center
Location:
Arbor Custom Homes
73 SW 158th Avenue
Beaverton , Oregon
Phone: 503.282.7744

Homebuyer A to Z
TOPICS TO BE COVERED The Housing Decision, Financial Preparation, Shopping For a Home, The ABC's of Mortgages, The ABC's of Closing, Foreclosure Prevention, and Home Inspection. Please see website http://opendoorcc.net/ for up to date information and to register.

Date:
September 18
Instructor:
Elma Tarpley, CHC and Partners of Open Door
Time: 9am - 5pm Fee:
$25
 Sponsored by:
Open Door Counseling Center
Location:
Beaverton Resource Center
12350 SW 5th Street
Beaverton , Oregon 97005
Phone: 503.640.6689

First Time Homebuyer Education
To familiarize potential homeowners with the purchase process, the roles of the professionals involved and how to position themselves for successful homeownership. We use the "ABC's of Homebuying" curriculum. Website: www.clackamasclt.org

Date:
September 25 at Wilsonville City Hall
Instructor:
Time: 9am - 5pm Fee:
$30/1 $35/2
 Sponsored by:
Clackamas Community Land Trust
Location:
11062 SE 21st Avenue, Milw. OR
Milwaukie , Oregon
Phone: 503.659.1618

 

 



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