We offer a comprehensive pre-purchase education program to help consumers through the entire homeownership process, equipping homeowners with knowledge to make sound decisions regarding homeownership. (click here for Flyer).  The Pre-Purchase Orientation workshop educates clients on the following topics: the Home buying process including discussion on the role of the buyer/seller and the various professionals involved; questions to assess readiness to buy, preparing  for home purchase, understanding credit, mortgage financing, tax  relief programs, predatory lending and fair housing issues. This clinic is intended to help prospective homebuyers understand the home purchase process and allow them to determine their readiness to purchase a home in Philadelphia and surrounding areas in Pennsylvania. The workshop is designed to educate people on budgeting and credit issues, with the goal of preparing them for home purchase.  Following the presentation, clients are given the opportunity to schedule an appointment to meet with a Housing Counselor regarding one of the following pre-Purchase counseling, Money/Credit counseling.   This course includes one-on-one counseling at no cost. Upon completion of this course, consumer will receive a certificate at their counseling session. Certification meets requirement for some Home Ownership Assistance and Specialized Loan Programs.

• The First-time Homebuyer Workshop is held every Wednesday and Thursday from 9AM-1PM.   Saturday classes are held every second and fourth month from 9AM-1PM.