Homeownership & Counseling Programs
Allston Brighton CDC started its long successful road to providing homebuyer education and counseling in 1996. Today our graduates hail from all over Massachusetts, and they buy homes throughout the region. To date, over 10,000 first-time homebuyers have graduated from our flagship Homebuying 101 classes, and our HUD-certified Housing Counselors have supported hundreds of clients through the homebuying process.
Homeownership remains a pivotal factor in fostering neighborhood stability, diversity, and civic engagement within our community. However, the persistent homeownership rate disparities in Allston Brighton underscore ongoing structural barriers that disproportionately affect residents of color and low- to moderate-income households. Empowering aspiring homeowners with accurate, accessible, and timely information is critical to ensuring sustainable homeownership. ABCDC’s Homeownership and Counseling program, recognized as one of the most trusted resources in Massachusetts, continued to deliver comprehensive virtual and in person homeownership education workshops for folks across the Commonwealth. Learn more about our programs, sign up for an upcoming workshop, or contact our team today to partner with us!
Homebuying 101
Are you thinking about buying your first home but aren’t sure where to start? Are you concerned about making the right choices? Want to find out about all the resources available to help you? Join us at our next Homebuying 101 session to learn more about the first-time home buying process.
COMPRA DE VIVIENDA 101
Regístrese en una de nuestras próximas clases para obtener más información sobre la compra de vivienda. Aprenda de nuestros expertos y profesionales en bienes raíces sobre cómo navegar el proceso de compra de vivienda en MA.
Framework Online
Framework Online is a third-party Homeownership Education provider used by ABCDC and other organizations to provide self-guided coursework. After completing the coursework, students meet for a brief 1-on-1 counseling session, then they are awarded their certificate. The certificate from Framework Online is the same as the certificate from Homebuying 101.
Housing Counseling
All Homebuying 101 graduates are eligible for free and unlimited one-on-one Housing Counseling with one of our HUD-certified Housing Counselors! This may be as simple as a phone conversation or email exchange or as detailed and in-depth as in person counseling with goal setting and follow up services. Each homebuyer can choose the level of service they feel meets their needs. Together, you and a counselor may work on goal setting to help develop your long-term homeownership strategy.
Contact us to get matched with a Housing Counselor today at [email protected] or 617-787-3874.
HOMEBUYING 102: HOMEBUYING ASSISTANCE
This workshop goes in-depth into the assistance programs available in Massachusetts to help first time homebuyers purchase a home. Answers to questions such as what programs are available, who is eligible, how to apply for and layer programs will be explored.
COMPRA DE VIVIENDA 102: ASISTENCIA DEL PAGO INICIAL
Este clase cubre en detalle la asistencia disponible en Massachusetts que ayuda a los primeros compradores comprar su casa. Hablaremos sobre los programas que existen, quienes son eligibles, y sobre el proceso de cómo solicitar y cómo utilizar varios programas juntos.
HOMEBUYING 100: INTRODUCTION TO HOMEBUYING
This abbreviated course is for anyone wondering if homeownership might be feasible for them but is not yet ready or able to commit to a full first-time homebuyer class. Some topics covered include property types and associated responsibilities, budget and financial considerations beyond the mortgage payment, homeownership as an investment, first-time homebuyer programs, and the current housing market.
HOMEBUYING 202: Condo Purchase & Ownership
Homebuying 202 is a workshop that covers the purchase and ownership of a condominium unit. Because there are special considerations when buying a Condo, this workshop prepares future condo owners for success. It highlights how the purchase process can differ as well as the extra regulations and expectations placed on a condo unit owner.