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SUMMARY:Early March 2026 Homebuying 101 (BHC & Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Allston Brighton CDC is partnering with the Boston Home Center to host a virtual Homebuying 101 class on the following dates: \nTuesday\, March 10th @ 5-8PM\nWednesday\, March 11th @ 5-8PM\nThursday\, March 12th @ 5-8PM \nEach class will be held on Zoom.  \nFunding for these services is provided by the City of Boston through its Department of Neighborhood Development\, Michelle Wu\, Mayor\, Sheila A. Dillon\, Chief and Director. Classes designated as Boston Home Center are classes targeted towards City of Boston residents\, although anyone can register for these classes. They will include presentations and information regarding Boston-specific homebuying programs\, in addition to the standard content presented in every Homebuying 101 class. Fees for Boston Home Center classes are $30 per person or $45 per couple.  \nHomebuying 101 is a 9-hour course\, covered over 3 sessions. Topics covered include: \n\nBudgeting\, Savings & Credit\nObtaining a Mortgage\nHousing Search\nThe Legal Aspects of Buying a Home\nHome Inspection\nHome Insurance\nDown Payment Assistance Programs\n\nGraduates of this course receive a certificate that grants access to down payment assistance\, Mass Housing Partnership’s ONE Mortgage\, MassHousing mortgages\, HUD mortgages\, home ownership lotteries\, and lender first time homebuyer mortgages. The certificate is accepted statewide for first time homebuyer education and is valid for 2 years with an option to renew for an additional year. \nYou must attend all three sessions in order to receive your certificate of completion. By taking this class\, you also have access to unlimited one-on-one pre-purchase counseling sessions at Allston Brighton CDC to assist you through your personal homebuying experience. \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n        \n\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n    \n    \n\n\n\n\n Allston\nBrighton Community Development Corporation (ABCDC) is a HUD-approved\, nonprofit housing\ncounseling agency. ABCDC offers financial and educational resources which enable\nlow- and moderate-income people from Allston Brighton\, Greater Boston and\nbeyond to purchase homes. The Homeownership & Counseling Programs have a Seal\nof Approval from CHAPA’s Homeownership Collaborative\, a collaboration of\nnon-profit homebuyer counseling agencies\, lending institutions\, real estate\nprofessionals\, government officials\, and other key players in the homeownership\nindustry in Massachusetts.  \n\n  \n\nHomebuying\n101 is a 9+ hour course that covers the entire home buying process from\nbeginning to end. The course provides a valuable educational opportunity for\nparticipants to learn about the homebuying process and the financial and legal\nresponsibilities associated with owning a home. Participants receive expert\nadvice on the things you need to know from trusted real estate professionals as\nwe take you through each step of the process. HB101 equips graduates with\nknowledge and resources to make informed choices about an important life\ndecision. Graduates will have an idea of which documents to get ready and will\nknow what to expect during the mortgage application and closing process.\nGraduates will also gain access to municipal down payment assistance programs\nand first-time homebuyer loan products offered by Massachusetts Housing\nPartnership\, MassHousing\, and many others\, if eligible.  Allston Brighton CDC does not offer refunds for Homebuying 101. \n\n\n\nWhich class are you registering for?Please select...\nApril 21\, 23\, 28\n\n\nYour Contact Information\n\n\nFirst Name\n\n\nLast Name\n\n\n\n\nStreet Number (eg 36)\n\n\nStreet Name (eg Main Street)\n\n\nUnit/Apartment\n\n\n\nCheck that your street address looks right:\n\n\n\nCity\n\n\nState\n\n\nZIP\n\n\n\nPhone\n\n\nEmail\n\n\nDemographic Information\n\nDate of Birth\nMM/DD/YYYY\n\n\n\nGenderPlease select...\nMale\nFemale\nOther\nPrefer Not To Say\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRacePlease select...\nAmerican Indian or Alaskan Native\nAsian\nBlack or African-American\nNative Hawaiian or Pacific Islander\nWhite\nOther Multiple Race \nPrefer Not to Say\n\n\nEthnicityPlease select...\nHispanic\nNot Hispanic\nPrefer Not to Say\n\n\nPrimary LanguagePlease select...\nEnglish\nSpanish\nArabic\nBosnian\nChinese\nCreole\nFrench\nItalian\nJapanese\nMaay Maay\nKhmer\nNepali\nPortuguese\nSomali\nTagalog\nUrdu\nVietnamese\nOther\n\n\nAre you proficient in English?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nMarital StatusPlease select...\nSingle \nMarried \nSeparated \nDivorced \nWidowed\nPrefer not to say\n\n\nHousehold RolePlease select...\nHead of Household\nSpouse/Partner\nChild Dependent\nAdult Dependent\nOther\n\n\nHave you owned a home or had your name on a mortgage or property deed in the past three years? Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAre you a first-generation homebuyer? (Your parents/guardians did not own a home in the US or they lost it in foreclosure)Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAre you disabled?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAre you a veteran?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nEducationPlease select...\nLess Than High School\nHigh School Diploma\nGED\nSome College\nAssociates Degree\nBachelor's Degree\nMaster's Degree\nDoctoral Degree\n\n\nDo you have student loan debt?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nHow much student loan debt?Please select...\n<$24\,999 \n$25\,000 – $49\,999 \n$50\,000 – $74\,999 \n$75\,000 – $99\,999 \n>$100\,000 \nN/A \n\n\nWhat is your gross annual income? \n$\n\n\n\n\n\nFor purposes of this registration\, a household\nis simply one or more individuals who will purchase a home together. Members of\nthe household do not need to be related by blood\, marriage or in any other\nlegal capacity. \n\nHousehold Information\n\n\nDo you live in a rural area?Please select...\nNo\nYes\n\n\nHousehold TypePlease select...\nSingle Adult\nFemale-Single Parent\nMale-Single Parent\nMarried with Children\nMarried without Children\nTwo or More Related Adults\nTwo or More Unrelated Adults\n\n\nNumber of adults in your household\n\n\nNumber of children in your household\n\n\nHousehold Budget\n\n\nGross Annual Household Income\n$\n\n\n\n\nCurrent Monthly Rent\n$\n\n\n\n\n\nAmount Saved for Down Payment\n$\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat type of property do you plan to buy? (Select all that apply)CondoSingle FamilyTwo FamilyMultifamily\n\n\n\nWhere do you plan to buy? (choose all that apply)Greater BostonMerrimack ValleyNorth Shore  South ShoreCape Cod & the IslandsCentral MassachusettsPioneer Valley/Western Massachusetts\n\n\nWhere are you in the homebuying process? (select all that apply)Just started the processWill buy in 2 yearsWill buy in 3-5 yearsBuilding my savingsReviewing credit reportRepair/correct creditReducing debtHave pre-qualificationHave pre-approvalLooking at propertiesMade an offerOffer acceptedHad home inspectionSigned P&SApplied for mortgageApplied for Affordable homeownership\n\n\nHow did you hear about this class?Please select...\nReal Estate Agent\nCity of Boston\nLender\nFlyer\nFriend/Family\nInternet search\nCHAPA Website\nSocial Media\nOther\n\n\n\nWill anyone else attend this class with you?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAdd A Second Attendee\n\n\nFirst Name\n\n\nLast Name\n\n\n\n\nStreet Number (eg 36)\n\n\nStreet Name (eg Main Street)\n\n\nUnit/Apartment\n\n\n\nCheck that this person's street address looks right:\n\n\n\nCity\n\n\nState\n\n\nZIP\n\n\n\nPhone\n\n\nEmail\n\n\nAdditional Attendee Demographic Information\n\nDate of Birth\nMM/DD/YYYY\n\n\n\nGenderPlease select...\nMale\nFemale\nOther\nPrefer Not To Say\n\n\nRacePlease select...\nAmerican Indian or Alaskan Native\nAsian\nBlack or African-American\nNative Hawaiian or Pacific Islander\nWhite\nOther Multiple Race \nPrefer Not to Say\n\n\nEthnicityPlease select...\nHispanic\nNot Hispanic\nPrefer Not to Say\n\n\nPrimary LanguagePlease select...\nEnglish\nSpanish\nArabic\nBosnian\nChinese\nCreole\nFrench\nItalian\nJapanese\nMaay Maay\nKhmer\nNepali\nPortuguese\nSomali\nTagalog\nUrdu\nVietnamese\nOther\n\n\nIs this person proficient in English?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nMarital StatusPlease select...\nSingle \nMarried \nSeparated \nDivorced \nWidowed\nPrefer not to say\n\n\nHousehold RolePlease select...\nHead of Household\nSpouse/Partner\nChild Dependent\nAdult Dependent\nOther\n\n\nHas this person owned a home or had their name on a mortgage or property deed in the past three years? Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nIs this person the first member of their family to buy a home in the US?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nIs this person disabled?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nIs this person a veteran?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nEducationPlease select...\nLess Than High School\nHigh School Diploma\nGED\nSome College\nAssociates Degree\nBachelor's Degree\nMaster's Degree\nDoctoral Degree\n\n\nDoes this person have student loan debt?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nHow much student loan debt?Please select...\n<$24\,999 \n$25\,000 – $49\,999 \n$50\,000 – $74\,999 \n$75\,000 – $99\,999 \n>$100\,000 \nN/A \n\n\nWhat is this person's gross annual income? \n$\n\n\n\n\n\nView the Allston Brighton CDC Privacy Policy\nBy checking this box\, I acknowledge that I have read the above conflict of interest and disclosure statement. \n\nPayment\n\nTotal Amount $\n\n\nNOTE: This form is set up to charge $30 for the first participant and $15 for the second participant\n\n\nAllston Brighton CDC is not offering refunds for Homebuying 101. The Homeownership and Counseling team can transfer your registration to a different class at your request.\n\nPayment Information\n\nName on Card\n\n\nCard Number\n\n\n\nMM\n\n\nYY\n\n\nCode\n\n\n\nBilling Email\n\n\n\n\nYou must attend all scheduled sessions to receive your\ncertificate of completion. If you cannot attend the class you may transfer your\nregistration to any future HB101 class\, but we do not offer refunds. Please double-check your email address for accuracy and look for an auto-generated confirmation email that could end up in your spam/junk folder. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n  \n       \n \n\nAllston Brighton CDC (ABCDC) reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by ABCDC without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. ABCDC may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced\, used\, or contracted by ABCDC. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children\, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed/videotaped subject\, parent\, or legal guardian. A person attending an ABCDC event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the event organizers or contact ABCDC directly.
URL:https://allstonbrightoncdc.org/event/early-march-2026-homebuying-101-bhc-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Boston Home Center,Courses,Homebuying 101
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UID:39979-1774371600-1774382400@allstonbrightoncdc.org
SUMMARY:Late March 2026 Homebuying 101 (BHC & Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Allston Brighton CDC is partnering with the Boston Home Center to host a virtual Homebuying 101 class on the following dates: \nTuesday\, March 24th @ 5-8PM\nWednesday\, March 25th @ 5-8PM\nThursday\, March 26th @ 5-8PM \nEach class will be held on Zoom.  \nFunding for these services is provided by the City of Boston through its Department of Neighborhood Development\, Michelle Wu\, Mayor\, Sheila A. Dillon\, Chief and Director. Classes designated as Boston Home Center are classes targeted towards City of Boston residents\, although anyone can register for these classes. They will include presentations and information regarding Boston-specific homebuying programs\, in addition to the standard content presented in every Homebuying 101 class. Fees for Boston Home Center classes are $30 per person or $45 per couple.  \nHomebuying 101 is a 9-hour course\, covered over 3 sessions. Topics covered include: \n\nBudgeting\, Savings & Credit\nObtaining a Mortgage\nHousing Search\nThe Legal Aspects of Buying a Home\nHome Inspection\nHome Insurance\nDown Payment Assistance Programs\n\nGraduates of this course receive a certificate that grants access to down payment assistance\, Mass Housing Partnership’s ONE Mortgage\, MassHousing mortgages\, HUD mortgages\, home ownership lotteries\, and lender first time homebuyer mortgages. The certificate is accepted statewide for first time homebuyer education and is valid for 2 years with an option to renew for an additional year. \nYou must attend all three sessions in order to receive your certificate of completion. By taking this class\, you also have access to unlimited one-on-one pre-purchase counseling sessions at Allston Brighton CDC to assist you through your personal homebuying experience. \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n        \n\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n    \n    \n\n\n\n\n Allston\nBrighton Community Development Corporation (ABCDC) is a HUD-approved\, nonprofit housing\ncounseling agency. ABCDC offers financial and educational resources which enable\nlow- and moderate-income people from Allston Brighton\, Greater Boston and\nbeyond to purchase homes. The Homeownership & Counseling Programs have a Seal\nof Approval from CHAPA’s Homeownership Collaborative\, a collaboration of\nnon-profit homebuyer counseling agencies\, lending institutions\, real estate\nprofessionals\, government officials\, and other key players in the homeownership\nindustry in Massachusetts.  \n\n  \n\nHomebuying\n101 is a 9+ hour course that covers the entire home buying process from\nbeginning to end. The course provides a valuable educational opportunity for\nparticipants to learn about the homebuying process and the financial and legal\nresponsibilities associated with owning a home. Participants receive expert\nadvice on the things you need to know from trusted real estate professionals as\nwe take you through each step of the process. HB101 equips graduates with\nknowledge and resources to make informed choices about an important life\ndecision. Graduates will have an idea of which documents to get ready and will\nknow what to expect during the mortgage application and closing process.\nGraduates will also gain access to municipal down payment assistance programs\nand first-time homebuyer loan products offered by Massachusetts Housing\nPartnership\, MassHousing\, and many others\, if eligible.  Allston Brighton CDC does not offer refunds for Homebuying 101. \n\n\n\nWhich class are you registering for?Please select...\nApril 21\, 23\, 28\n\n\nYour Contact Information\n\n\nFirst Name\n\n\nLast Name\n\n\n\n\nStreet Number (eg 36)\n\n\nStreet Name (eg Main Street)\n\n\nUnit/Apartment\n\n\n\nCheck that your street address looks right:\n\n\n\nCity\n\n\nState\n\n\nZIP\n\n\n\nPhone\n\n\nEmail\n\n\nDemographic Information\n\nDate of Birth\nMM/DD/YYYY\n\n\n\nGenderPlease select...\nMale\nFemale\nOther\nPrefer Not To Say\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRacePlease select...\nAmerican Indian or Alaskan Native\nAsian\nBlack or African-American\nNative Hawaiian or Pacific Islander\nWhite\nOther Multiple Race \nPrefer Not to Say\n\n\nEthnicityPlease select...\nHispanic\nNot Hispanic\nPrefer Not to Say\n\n\nPrimary LanguagePlease select...\nEnglish\nSpanish\nArabic\nBosnian\nChinese\nCreole\nFrench\nItalian\nJapanese\nMaay Maay\nKhmer\nNepali\nPortuguese\nSomali\nTagalog\nUrdu\nVietnamese\nOther\n\n\nAre you proficient in English?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nMarital StatusPlease select...\nSingle \nMarried \nSeparated \nDivorced \nWidowed\nPrefer not to say\n\n\nHousehold RolePlease select...\nHead of Household\nSpouse/Partner\nChild Dependent\nAdult Dependent\nOther\n\n\nHave you owned a home or had your name on a mortgage or property deed in the past three years? Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAre you a first-generation homebuyer? (Your parents/guardians did not own a home in the US or they lost it in foreclosure)Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAre you disabled?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAre you a veteran?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nEducationPlease select...\nLess Than High School\nHigh School Diploma\nGED\nSome College\nAssociates Degree\nBachelor's Degree\nMaster's Degree\nDoctoral Degree\n\n\nDo you have student loan debt?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nHow much student loan debt?Please select...\n<$24\,999 \n$25\,000 – $49\,999 \n$50\,000 – $74\,999 \n$75\,000 – $99\,999 \n>$100\,000 \nN/A \n\n\nWhat is your gross annual income? \n$\n\n\n\n\n\nFor purposes of this registration\, a household\nis simply one or more individuals who will purchase a home together. Members of\nthe household do not need to be related by blood\, marriage or in any other\nlegal capacity. \n\nHousehold Information\n\n\nDo you live in a rural area?Please select...\nNo\nYes\n\n\nHousehold TypePlease select...\nSingle Adult\nFemale-Single Parent\nMale-Single Parent\nMarried with Children\nMarried without Children\nTwo or More Related Adults\nTwo or More Unrelated Adults\n\n\nNumber of adults in your household\n\n\nNumber of children in your household\n\n\nHousehold Budget\n\n\nGross Annual Household Income\n$\n\n\n\n\nCurrent Monthly Rent\n$\n\n\n\n\n\nAmount Saved for Down Payment\n$\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat type of property do you plan to buy? (Select all that apply)CondoSingle FamilyTwo FamilyMultifamily\n\n\n\nWhere do you plan to buy? (choose all that apply)Greater BostonMerrimack ValleyNorth Shore  South ShoreCape Cod & the IslandsCentral MassachusettsPioneer Valley/Western Massachusetts\n\n\nWhere are you in the homebuying process? (select all that apply)Just started the processWill buy in 2 yearsWill buy in 3-5 yearsBuilding my savingsReviewing credit reportRepair/correct creditReducing debtHave pre-qualificationHave pre-approvalLooking at propertiesMade an offerOffer acceptedHad home inspectionSigned P&SApplied for mortgageApplied for Affordable homeownership\n\n\nHow did you hear about this class?Please select...\nReal Estate Agent\nCity of Boston\nLender\nFlyer\nFriend/Family\nInternet search\nCHAPA Website\nSocial Media\nOther\n\n\n\nWill anyone else attend this class with you?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAdd A Second Attendee\n\n\nFirst Name\n\n\nLast Name\n\n\n\n\nStreet Number (eg 36)\n\n\nStreet Name (eg Main Street)\n\n\nUnit/Apartment\n\n\n\nCheck that this person's street address looks right:\n\n\n\nCity\n\n\nState\n\n\nZIP\n\n\n\nPhone\n\n\nEmail\n\n\nAdditional Attendee Demographic Information\n\nDate of Birth\nMM/DD/YYYY\n\n\n\nGenderPlease select...\nMale\nFemale\nOther\nPrefer Not To Say\n\n\nRacePlease select...\nAmerican Indian or Alaskan Native\nAsian\nBlack or African-American\nNative Hawaiian or Pacific Islander\nWhite\nOther Multiple Race \nPrefer Not to Say\n\n\nEthnicityPlease select...\nHispanic\nNot Hispanic\nPrefer Not to Say\n\n\nPrimary LanguagePlease select...\nEnglish\nSpanish\nArabic\nBosnian\nChinese\nCreole\nFrench\nItalian\nJapanese\nMaay Maay\nKhmer\nNepali\nPortuguese\nSomali\nTagalog\nUrdu\nVietnamese\nOther\n\n\nIs this person proficient in English?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nMarital StatusPlease select...\nSingle \nMarried \nSeparated \nDivorced \nWidowed\nPrefer not to say\n\n\nHousehold RolePlease select...\nHead of Household\nSpouse/Partner\nChild Dependent\nAdult Dependent\nOther\n\n\nHas this person owned a home or had their name on a mortgage or property deed in the past three years? Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nIs this person the first member of their family to buy a home in the US?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nIs this person disabled?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nIs this person a veteran?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nEducationPlease select...\nLess Than High School\nHigh School Diploma\nGED\nSome College\nAssociates Degree\nBachelor's Degree\nMaster's Degree\nDoctoral Degree\n\n\nDoes this person have student loan debt?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nHow much student loan debt?Please select...\n<$24\,999 \n$25\,000 – $49\,999 \n$50\,000 – $74\,999 \n$75\,000 – $99\,999 \n>$100\,000 \nN/A \n\n\nWhat is this person's gross annual income? \n$\n\n\n\n\n\nView the Allston Brighton CDC Privacy Policy\nBy checking this box\, I acknowledge that I have read the above conflict of interest and disclosure statement. \n\nPayment\n\nTotal Amount $\n\n\nNOTE: This form is set up to charge $30 for the first participant and $15 for the second participant\n\n\nAllston Brighton CDC is not offering refunds for Homebuying 101. The Homeownership and Counseling team can transfer your registration to a different class at your request.\n\nPayment Information\n\nName on Card\n\n\nCard Number\n\n\n\nMM\n\n\nYY\n\n\nCode\n\n\n\nBilling Email\n\n\n\n\nYou must attend all scheduled sessions to receive your\ncertificate of completion. If you cannot attend the class you may transfer your\nregistration to any future HB101 class\, but we do not offer refunds. Please double-check your email address for accuracy and look for an auto-generated confirmation email that could end up in your spam/junk folder. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n  \n       \n \n\nAllston Brighton CDC (ABCDC) reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by ABCDC without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. ABCDC may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced\, used\, or contracted by ABCDC. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children\, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed/videotaped subject\, parent\, or legal guardian. A person attending an ABCDC event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the event organizers or contact ABCDC directly.
URL:https://allstonbrightoncdc.org/event/late-march-2026-homebuying-101-bhc-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Boston Home Center,Courses,Homebuying 101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171424
CREATED:20260121T213047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T220138Z
UID:40752-1776790800-1776801600@allstonbrightoncdc.org
SUMMARY:April 2026 Homebuying 101 (BHC & Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Allston Brighton CDC is partnering with the Boston Home Center to host a virtual Homebuying 101 class on the following dates: \nTuesday\, April 21st @ 5-8PM\nThursday\, April 23rd @ 5-8PM\nTuesday\, April 28th @ 5-8PM \nEach class will take place over Zoom.  \nFunding for these services is provided by the City of Boston through its Department of Neighborhood Development\, Michelle Wu\, Mayor\, Sheila A. Dillon\, Chief and Director. Classes designated as Boston Home Center are classes targeted towards City of Boston residents\, although anyone can register for these classes. They will include presentations and information regarding Boston-specific homebuying programs\, in addition to the standard content presented in every Homebuying 101 class. Fees for Boston Home Center classes are $30 per person or $45 per couple.  \nHomebuying 101 is a 9-hour course\, covered over 3 sessions. Topics covered include: \n\nBudgeting\, Savings & Credit\nObtaining a Mortgage\nHousing Search\nThe Legal Aspects of Buying a Home\nHome Inspection\nHome Insurance\nDown Payment Assistance Programs\n\nGraduates of this course receive a certificate that grants access to down payment assistance\, Mass Housing Partnership’s ONE Mortgage\, MassHousing mortgages\, HUD mortgages\, home ownership lotteries\, and lender first time homebuyer mortgages. The certificate is accepted statewide for first time homebuyer education and is valid for 2 years with an option to renew for an additional year. \nYou must attend all three sessions in order to receive your certificate of completion. By taking this class\, you also have access to unlimited one-on-one pre-purchase counseling sessions at Allston Brighton CDC to assist you through your personal homebuying experience. \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n        \n\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n    \n    \n\n\n\n\n Allston\nBrighton Community Development Corporation (ABCDC) is a HUD-approved\, nonprofit housing\ncounseling agency. ABCDC offers financial and educational resources which enable\nlow- and moderate-income people from Allston Brighton\, Greater Boston and\nbeyond to purchase homes. The Homeownership & Counseling Programs have a Seal\nof Approval from CHAPA’s Homeownership Collaborative\, a collaboration of\nnon-profit homebuyer counseling agencies\, lending institutions\, real estate\nprofessionals\, government officials\, and other key players in the homeownership\nindustry in Massachusetts.  \n\n  \n\nHomebuying\n101 is a 9+ hour course that covers the entire home buying process from\nbeginning to end. The course provides a valuable educational opportunity for\nparticipants to learn about the homebuying process and the financial and legal\nresponsibilities associated with owning a home. Participants receive expert\nadvice on the things you need to know from trusted real estate professionals as\nwe take you through each step of the process. HB101 equips graduates with\nknowledge and resources to make informed choices about an important life\ndecision. Graduates will have an idea of which documents to get ready and will\nknow what to expect during the mortgage application and closing process.\nGraduates will also gain access to municipal down payment assistance programs\nand first-time homebuyer loan products offered by Massachusetts Housing\nPartnership\, MassHousing\, and many others\, if eligible.  Allston Brighton CDC does not offer refunds for Homebuying 101. \n\n\n\nWhich class are you registering for?Please select...\nApril 21\, 23\, 28\n\n\nYour Contact Information\n\n\nFirst Name\n\n\nLast Name\n\n\n\n\nStreet Number (eg 36)\n\n\nStreet Name (eg Main Street)\n\n\nUnit/Apartment\n\n\n\nCheck that your street address looks right:\n\n\n\nCity\n\n\nState\n\n\nZIP\n\n\n\nPhone\n\n\nEmail\n\n\nDemographic Information\n\nDate of Birth\nMM/DD/YYYY\n\n\n\nGenderPlease select...\nMale\nFemale\nOther\nPrefer Not To Say\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRacePlease select...\nAmerican Indian or Alaskan Native\nAsian\nBlack or African-American\nNative Hawaiian or Pacific Islander\nWhite\nOther Multiple Race \nPrefer Not to Say\n\n\nEthnicityPlease select...\nHispanic\nNot Hispanic\nPrefer Not to Say\n\n\nPrimary LanguagePlease select...\nEnglish\nSpanish\nArabic\nBosnian\nChinese\nCreole\nFrench\nItalian\nJapanese\nMaay Maay\nKhmer\nNepali\nPortuguese\nSomali\nTagalog\nUrdu\nVietnamese\nOther\n\n\nAre you proficient in English?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nMarital StatusPlease select...\nSingle \nMarried \nSeparated \nDivorced \nWidowed\nPrefer not to say\n\n\nHousehold RolePlease select...\nHead of Household\nSpouse/Partner\nChild Dependent\nAdult Dependent\nOther\n\n\nHave you owned a home or had your name on a mortgage or property deed in the past three years? Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAre you a first-generation homebuyer? (Your parents/guardians did not own a home in the US or they lost it in foreclosure)Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAre you disabled?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAre you a veteran?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nEducationPlease select...\nLess Than High School\nHigh School Diploma\nGED\nSome College\nAssociates Degree\nBachelor's Degree\nMaster's Degree\nDoctoral Degree\n\n\nDo you have student loan debt?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nHow much student loan debt?Please select...\n<$24\,999 \n$25\,000 – $49\,999 \n$50\,000 – $74\,999 \n$75\,000 – $99\,999 \n>$100\,000 \nN/A \n\n\nWhat is your gross annual income? \n$\n\n\n\n\n\nFor purposes of this registration\, a household\nis simply one or more individuals who will purchase a home together. Members of\nthe household do not need to be related by blood\, marriage or in any other\nlegal capacity. \n\nHousehold Information\n\n\nDo you live in a rural area?Please select...\nNo\nYes\n\n\nHousehold TypePlease select...\nSingle Adult\nFemale-Single Parent\nMale-Single Parent\nMarried with Children\nMarried without Children\nTwo or More Related Adults\nTwo or More Unrelated Adults\n\n\nNumber of adults in your household\n\n\nNumber of children in your household\n\n\nHousehold Budget\n\n\nGross Annual Household Income\n$\n\n\n\n\nCurrent Monthly Rent\n$\n\n\n\n\n\nAmount Saved for Down Payment\n$\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat type of property do you plan to buy? (Select all that apply)CondoSingle FamilyTwo FamilyMultifamily\n\n\n\nWhere do you plan to buy? (choose all that apply)Greater BostonMerrimack ValleyNorth Shore  South ShoreCape Cod & the IslandsCentral MassachusettsPioneer Valley/Western Massachusetts\n\n\nWhere are you in the homebuying process? (select all that apply)Just started the processWill buy in 2 yearsWill buy in 3-5 yearsBuilding my savingsReviewing credit reportRepair/correct creditReducing debtHave pre-qualificationHave pre-approvalLooking at propertiesMade an offerOffer acceptedHad home inspectionSigned P&SApplied for mortgageApplied for Affordable homeownership\n\n\nHow did you hear about this class?Please select...\nReal Estate Agent\nCity of Boston\nLender\nFlyer\nFriend/Family\nInternet search\nCHAPA Website\nSocial Media\nOther\n\n\n\nWill anyone else attend this class with you?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAdd A Second Attendee\n\n\nFirst Name\n\n\nLast Name\n\n\n\n\nStreet Number (eg 36)\n\n\nStreet Name (eg Main Street)\n\n\nUnit/Apartment\n\n\n\nCheck that this person's street address looks right:\n\n\n\nCity\n\n\nState\n\n\nZIP\n\n\n\nPhone\n\n\nEmail\n\n\nAdditional Attendee Demographic Information\n\nDate of Birth\nMM/DD/YYYY\n\n\n\nGenderPlease select...\nMale\nFemale\nOther\nPrefer Not To Say\n\n\nRacePlease select...\nAmerican Indian or Alaskan Native\nAsian\nBlack or African-American\nNative Hawaiian or Pacific Islander\nWhite\nOther Multiple Race \nPrefer Not to Say\n\n\nEthnicityPlease select...\nHispanic\nNot Hispanic\nPrefer Not to Say\n\n\nPrimary LanguagePlease select...\nEnglish\nSpanish\nArabic\nBosnian\nChinese\nCreole\nFrench\nItalian\nJapanese\nMaay Maay\nKhmer\nNepali\nPortuguese\nSomali\nTagalog\nUrdu\nVietnamese\nOther\n\n\nIs this person proficient in English?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nMarital StatusPlease select...\nSingle \nMarried \nSeparated \nDivorced \nWidowed\nPrefer not to say\n\n\nHousehold RolePlease select...\nHead of Household\nSpouse/Partner\nChild Dependent\nAdult Dependent\nOther\n\n\nHas this person owned a home or had their name on a mortgage or property deed in the past three years? Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nIs this person the first member of their family to buy a home in the US?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nIs this person disabled?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nIs this person a veteran?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nEducationPlease select...\nLess Than High School\nHigh School Diploma\nGED\nSome College\nAssociates Degree\nBachelor's Degree\nMaster's Degree\nDoctoral Degree\n\n\nDoes this person have student loan debt?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nHow much student loan debt?Please select...\n<$24\,999 \n$25\,000 – $49\,999 \n$50\,000 – $74\,999 \n$75\,000 – $99\,999 \n>$100\,000 \nN/A \n\n\nWhat is this person's gross annual income? \n$\n\n\n\n\n\nView the Allston Brighton CDC Privacy Policy\nBy checking this box\, I acknowledge that I have read the above conflict of interest and disclosure statement. \n\nPayment\n\nTotal Amount $\n\n\nNOTE: This form is set up to charge $30 for the first participant and $15 for the second participant\n\n\nAllston Brighton CDC is not offering refunds for Homebuying 101. The Homeownership and Counseling team can transfer your registration to a different class at your request.\n\nPayment Information\n\nName on Card\n\n\nCard Number\n\n\n\nMM\n\n\nYY\n\n\nCode\n\n\n\nBilling Email\n\n\n\n\nYou must attend all scheduled sessions to receive your\ncertificate of completion. If you cannot attend the class you may transfer your\nregistration to any future HB101 class\, but we do not offer refunds. Please double-check your email address for accuracy and look for an auto-generated confirmation email that could end up in your spam/junk folder. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n  \n       \n \n\nAllston Brighton CDC (ABCDC) reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by ABCDC without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. ABCDC may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced\, used\, or contracted by ABCDC. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children\, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed/videotaped subject\, parent\, or legal guardian. A person attending an ABCDC event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the event organizers or contact ABCDC directly.
URL:https://allstonbrightoncdc.org/event/april-homebuying-101-bhc-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Boston Home Center,Courses,Homebuying 101
ORGANIZER;CN="Allston Brighton CDC":MAILTO:contact@allstonbrightoncdc.org
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SUMMARY:May 2026 Homebuying 101 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Allston Brighton CDC is partnering with J.P. Morgan Chase to hold a virtual Homebuying 101 class on the following dates: \nTuesday\, May 19th @ 5-8PM\nWednesday\, May 20th @ 5-8PM\nThursday\, May 21st @ 5-8PM \nEach class will be held on Zoom.  \nHomebuying 101 is a 9-hour course\, covered over 3 sessions. Topics covered include: \n\nBudgeting\, Savings & Credit\nObtaining a Mortgage\nHousing Search\nThe Legal Aspects of Buying a Home\nHome Inspection\nHome Insurance\nDown Payment Assistance Programs\n\nGraduates of this course receive a certificate that grants access to down payment assistance\, Mass Housing Partnership’s ONE Mortgage\, MassHousing mortgages\, HUD mortgages\, home ownership lotteries\, and lender first time homebuyer mortgages. The certificate is accepted statewide for first time homebuyer education and is valid for 2 years with an option to renew for 1 additional year. \nRegistration for the class is $50/person. By registering for the class\, you are registering for three (3) sessions. You must attend all three sessions in order to receive your certificate of completion. By taking this class\, you also have access to unlimited one-on-one pre-purchase counseling sessions at Allston Brighton CDC to assist you through your personal homebuying experience. \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n        \n\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n    \n    \n\n\n\n\n Allston\nBrighton Community Development Corporation (ABCDC) is a HUD-approved\, nonprofit housing\ncounseling agency. ABCDC offers financial and educational resources which enable\nlow- and moderate-income people from Allston Brighton\, Greater Boston and\nbeyond to purchase homes. The Homeownership & Counseling Programs have a Seal\nof Approval from CHAPA’s Homeownership Collaborative\, a collaboration of\nnon-profit homebuyer counseling agencies\, lending institutions\, real estate\nprofessionals\, government officials\, and other key players in the homeownership\nindustry in Massachusetts.  \n\n  \n\nHomebuying\n101 is a 9+ hour course that covers the entire home buying process from\nbeginning to end. The course provides a valuable educational opportunity for\nparticipants to learn about the homebuying process and the financial and legal\nresponsibilities associated with owning a home. Participants receive expert\nadvice on the things you need to know from trusted real estate professionals as\nwe take you through each step of the process. HB101 equips graduates with\nknowledge and resources to make informed choices about an important life\ndecision. Graduates will have an idea of which documents to get ready and will\nknow what to expect during the mortgage application and closing process.\nGraduates will also gain access to municipal down payment assistance programs\nand first-time homebuyer loan products offered by Massachusetts Housing\nPartnership\, MassHousing\, and many others\, if eligible.  Allston Brighton CDC does not offer refunds for Homebuying 101. \n\n\n\nWhich class are you registering for?Please select...\nMay 19\, 20\, 21\n\n\nYour Contact Information\n\n\nFirst Name\n\n\nLast Name\n\n\n\n\nStreet Number (eg 36)\n\n\nStreet Name (eg Main Street)\n\n\nUnit/Apartment\n\n\n\nCheck that your street address looks right:\n\n\n\nCity\n\n\nState\n\n\nZIP\n\n\n\nPhone\n\n\nEmail\n\n\nDemographic Information\n\nDate of Birth\nMM/DD/YYYY\n\n\n\nGenderPlease select...\nMale\nFemale\nOther\nPrefer Not To Say\n\n\nRacePlease select...\nAmerican Indian or Alaskan Native\nAsian\nBlack or African-American\nNative Hawaiian or Pacific Islander\nWhite\nOther Multiple Race \nPrefer Not to Say\n\n\nEthnicityPlease select...\nHispanic\nNot Hispanic\nPrefer Not to Say\n\n\nPrimary LanguagePlease select...\nEnglish\nSpanish\nArabic\nBosnian\nChinese\nCreole\nFrench\nItalian\nJapanese\nMaay Maay\nKhmer\nNepali\nPortuguese\nSomali\nTagalog\nUrdu\nVietnamese\nOther\n\n\nAre you proficient in English?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nMarital StatusPlease select...\nSingle \nMarried \nSeparated \nDivorced \nWidowed\nPrefer not to say\n\n\nHousehold RolePlease select...\nHead of Household\nSpouse/Partner\nChild Dependent\nAdult Dependent\nOther\n\n\nHave you owned a home or had your name on a mortgage or property deed in the past three years? Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAre you a first-generation homebuyer? (Your parents/guardians did not own a home in the US or lost it in foreclosure)Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAre you disabled?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAre you a veteran?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nEducationPlease select...\nLess Than High School\nHigh School Diploma\nGED\nSome College\nAssociates Degree\nBachelor's Degree\nMaster's Degree\nDoctoral Degree\n\n\nDo you have student loan debt?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nHow much student loan debt?Please select...\n<$24\,999 \n$25\,000 – $49\,999 \n$50\,000 – $74\,999 \n$75\,000 – $99\,999 \n>$100\,000 \nN/A \n\n\nWhat is your gross annual income? \n$\n\n\n\n\n\nFor purposes of this registration\, a household\nis simply one or more individuals who will purchase a home together. Members of\nthe household do not need to be related by blood\, marriage or in any other\nlegal capacity. \n\nHousehold Information\n\n\nDo you live in a rural area?Please select...\nNo\nYes\n\n\nHousehold TypePlease select...\nSingle Adult\nFemale-Single Parent\nMale-Single Parent\nMarried with Children\nMarried without Children\nTwo or More Related Adults\nTwo or More Unrelated Adults\n\n\nNumber of adults in your household\n\n\nNumber of children in your household\n\n\nHousehold Budget\n\n\nGross Annual Household Income\n$\n\n\n\n\nCurrent Monthly Rent\n$\n\n\n\n\n\nAmount Saved for Down Payment\n$\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat type of property do you plan to buy? (Select all that apply)CondoSingle FamilyTwo FamilyMultifamily\n\n\n\nWhere do you plan to buy? (choose all that apply)Greater BostonMerrimack ValleyNorth Shore  South ShoreCape Cod & the IslandsCentral MassachusettsPioneer Valley/Western Massachusetts\n\n\nWhere are you in the homebuying process? (select all that apply)Just started the processWill buy in 2 yearsWill buy in 3-5 yearsBuilding my savingsReviewing credit reportRepair/correct creditReducing debtHave pre-qualificationHave pre-approvalLooking at propertiesMade an offerOffer acceptedHad home inspectionSigned P&SApplied for mortgageApplied for Affordable homeownership\n\n\nHow did you hear about this class?Please select...\nMy Mass Home\nCity of Boston\nInternet search\nLender/Bank\nPostcard received Fall/Winter 2024\nFriend/Family\nReal Estate Agent\nSocial Media\nFlyer\nOther\nCHAPA\n\n\n\nWill anyone else attend this class with you?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nAdd A Second Attendee\n\n\nFirst Name\n\n\nLast Name\n\n\n\n\nStreet Number (eg 36)\n\n\nStreet Name (eg Main Street)\n\n\nUnit/Apartment\n\n\n\nCheck that this person's street address looks right:\n\n\n\nCity\n\n\nState\n\n\nZIP\n\n\n\nPhone\n\n\nEmail\n\n\nAdditional Attendee Demographic Information\n\nDate of Birth\nMM/DD/YYYY\n\n\n\nGenderPlease select...\nMale\nFemale\nOther\nPrefer Not To Say\n\n\nRacePlease select...\nAmerican Indian or Alaskan Native\nAsian\nBlack or African-American\nNative Hawaiian or Pacific Islander\nWhite\nOther Multiple Race \nPrefer Not to Say\n\n\nEthnicityPlease select...\nHispanic\nNot Hispanic\nPrefer Not to Say\n\n\nPrimary LanguagePlease select...\nEnglish\nSpanish\nArabic\nBosnian\nChinese\nCreole\nFrench\nItalian\nJapanese\nMaay Maay\nKhmer\nNepali\nPortuguese\nSomali\nTagalog\nUrdu\nVietnamese\nOther\n\n\nIs this person proficient in English?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nMarital StatusPlease select...\nSingle \nMarried \nSeparated \nDivorced \nWidowed\nPrefer not to say\n\n\nHousehold RolePlease select...\nHead of Household\nSpouse/Partner\nChild Dependent\nAdult Dependent\nOther\n\n\nHave you owned a home or had your name on a mortgage or property deed in the past three years? Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nIs this person the first member of their family to buy a home in the US?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nIs this person disabled?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nIs this person a veteran?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nEducationPlease select...\nLess Than High School\nHigh School Diploma\nGED\nSome College\nAssociates Degree\nBachelor's Degree\nMaster's Degree\nDoctoral Degree\n\n\nDoes this person have student loan debt?Please select...\nYes\nNo\n\n\nHow much student loan debt?Please select...\n<$24\,999 \n$25\,000 – $49\,999 \n$50\,000 – $74\,999 \n$75\,000 – $99\,999 \n>$100\,000 \nN/A \n\n\nWhat is this person's gross annual income? \n$\n\n\n\n\n\nView the Allston Brighton CDC Privacy Policy\n\nBy checking this box\, I acknowledge that I have read the above conflict of interest and disclosure statement. \n\nPayment\n\nTotal Amount $\n\n\nAllston Brighton CDC is not offering refunds for Homebuying 101. The Homeownership and Counseling team can transfer your registration to a different class at your request. \n\nPayment Information\n\nName on Card\n\n\nCard Number\n\n\n\nMM\n\n\nYY\n\n\nCode\n\n\n\nBilling Email\n\n\n\n\nYou must attend all scheduled sessions to receive your\ncertificate of completion. Please double-check your email address for accuracy and look for an auto-generated confirmation email that will probably go to your spam/junk folder. You must move the email from spam to your regular inbox in order to access the email's links.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n  \n       \n \n\nAllston Brighton CDC (ABCDC) reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by ABCDC without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. ABCDC may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced\, used\, or contracted by ABCDC. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children\, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed/videotaped subject\, parent\, or legal guardian. A person attending an ABCDC event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the event organizers or contact ABCDC directly.
URL:https://allstonbrightoncdc.org/event/may-homebuying-101-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Homebuying 101
ORGANIZER;CN="Allston Brighton CDC":MAILTO:contact@allstonbrightoncdc.org
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