Have you considered buying a home but are unsure where to start? Are you feeling intimidated by the home buying process? The path to homeownership can be a daunting task for anybody but we are here to help! Join Habitat for Humanity's Financial Expert for this 30-minute workshop where you can learn what you can do to prepare to reach your goal. Stay after the presentation for a Q&A session.

Presentation topics include:

• Advantages & disadvantages of homeownership
• Preparing for homeownership
• What lenders look for
• Home loan programs and products
• Predatory lending – what to look out for

There will be two sessions of the same presentation.  Registration is required.

People interested in the December 1 Zoom presentation can register here

People interested in the December 3 Zoom presentation can register here

Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley recognizes the financial hardships so many people are experiencing due to the COVID‑19 pandemic. Our Housing Counseling program team is here to help and offer support through the challenges ahead, even during the shelter in place order. In addition to free remote 1-1 Housing Counseling services, we are providing online financial education resources.

For those financially affected by COVID-19 Habitat for Humanity has information available on their website that can help you connect to state and federal support resources. 

If you are having any technical difficulties with Zoom, please check out our help page. 

Please direct questions about this program to acote@santaclaraca.gov