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Homebuying Classes

What We Cover:
Introduction to the mortgage process
How to qualify for a mortgage
How to deal effectively with credit issues
Managing debt/ budgeting
Shopping for a home
The home inspection
Legal aspects of a purchasing a home
What You Can Get:
Access to low-downpayment financing
Down payment and Closing grants for income-eligible homebuyers
Eligibility for Mass Housing, Soft Second and other low-interest rate mortgages
One-on-One assistance from homebuyer counselors
Support throughout the saving & purchasing process
Homebuying class at ABCDC

Pre-registration is required. The course fee is $35 per person. For more information or to register call Michelle at: (617)787-3874 x35

Download the registration form and mail it to:

Allston Brighton CDC
320 Washington St., 3rd Fl.
Brighton, MA 02135
Attn: Homebuying

If You've Graduated from Our Homebuying Program,

... please keep us posted about how you're doing by filling out this new homeowner form and sending it to us at the address above. Thank you!

Next class sessions and times:
Dates are subject to change. Please call to confirm.

Homebuying 101 in English - Mondays, April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 6:00PM - 8:45PM. Sponsored by TD Banknorth.
"Can You Afford That Mortgage?" - Monday, Mar. 31, 6:30PM - 8:30PM. Learn how to find a good mortgage, decide when to refinance, what questions to ask a mortgage broker or loan officer. Class is free.
Homebuying 101 in English -- Mondays and Thursdays, July 21, 24, 28 & 31, 6:00PM – 8:45PM

Other Homeownership Classes:
These classes are offered by the City of Boston and the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance. For information about upcoming class dates and locations, visit the class links below or call ABCDC homeownership staff.

Homebuying 102: Purchasing a Condominium

HomeSafe/Homeowner 201