As a HUD approved housing counseling agency, Affordable Housing Clearinghouse provides homebuyer education, financial literacy workshops, and one-on-one housing counseling.

A great way to get started on your journey to homeownership is by attending a homebuyer education workshop.

Homebuyer Orientation

Thinking of purchasing a home and don’t know where to start? This workshop is designed to help you get started on your journey towards homeownership. We will discuss the steps to homeownership, key terms, knowing the different types of loans, and down payment assistance programs and resources.
Registration fee: $10

Credit & Budgeting for Homebuyers

This workshop will provide the fundamentals of credit and budgeting. We will discuss credit reports, scores, and how to create and evaluate your budget. Understand credit, how lenders evaluate credit and why it is important in achieving homeownership. Participants will learn how to order their credit report at no cost, correct errors, receive helpful tips on how to repair past credit problems and establish a good credit history.
Registration fee: $10 (hardship scholarships available)

Homebuyer Education Certification

This HUD approved 8-hour certification workshop will review assessing readiness, credit and budgeting for homebuyers, the homebuying process, types of loans, working with a realtor and insurance agent, and available down payment assistance programs and resources. You will have the opportunity to learn from HUD Certified Housing Counselors and a knowledgeable lender, realtor, and insurance agent all in one place.
Registration fee: $45 (Early Birds: $40)