Free Home Buyer Seminars
Our promise is to ensure affordable long-term housing solutions for all families in Snohomish County. Our goal is to provide not just Habitat partner families, but all families with the tools they need to stay out of debt, protect their assets and find affordable homes.
Upcoming classes
Home Buyer Seminar for Veterans
Fall 2019
This course, open to all veterans, will help you understand:
• Who can benefit from a VA loan
• Dispelling the myths of VA lending programs
• Down payment and closing costs
• Selecting a loan program
Registration is FREE, but required. For more information, please contact us at outreach@habitatsnohomish.org.
All education courses
We offer a variety of classes on an ongoing basis to provide guidance on home buying, financial education, home maintenance and more. Our classes are open to the public, free of charge and led by experts from the field. No products are sold at our classes.
Below is a complete list of classes that have previously been offered and may be offered in the future. Check back regularly for upcoming class information.
Home Buyer Seminar: Realizing the American Dream
2 hours
This course, open to all homebuyers, will help you understand:
• The steps to buying a home
• Selecting a loan program
• Predatory lending
• Credit and affordability
Home Buyer Seminar for Veterans
2 hours
This course, open to all veterans, will help you understand:
• Who can benefit from a VA loan
• Dispelling the myths of VA lending programs
• Down payment and closing costs
• Selecting a loan program
Understanding Credit
2 hours
To purchase a home, you must have good credit. This class is for anyone who wants to learn about repairing or maintaining credit. This class covers:
• Credit reports and reporting agencies
• Credit scores
• Correcting errors on a credit report
• Addressing common credit problems
• Establishing credit
• Managing debt
• Reducing identity theft risk
• Consumer rights
• Managing money
Home Maintenance
2 hours
Designed for all home owners interested in learning how to maintain their home, this course covers:
• Home inspections
• Basic electrical
• Plumbing and HVAC systems
• Home emergencies
Disaster Preparedness
2 hours
This course is designed to teach all families what to do when disaster strikes. Learn about:
• Creating your family emergency kit
• Preparing your home for an earthquake
• Resources available for your family and community
• Creating a family communication plan
• Staying connected in the event of power or cell service disruptions
Planning Your Financial Future
2 hours
Whether you own your home or rent it, building a financial future for your family is key. Open to all, this class will help your family strengthen the financial future by covering:
• Establishing a budget
• Using debt wisely
• Building emergency reserves
• Protecting against financial setbacks
• Disability and life insurance