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Homebuyer Education Workshops

Join us for our full-day, in-person workshop, which covers everything you need to know about purchasing a home, from credit to closing. The free workshop features presentations from a homeownership counselor, loan officer, real estate agent, home inspector, and insurance rep.

Learn:

  • How your credit score affects your mortgage rate.
  • The various loan options available to borrowers.
  • How to plan for a down payment and closing costs.
  • How to shop for a home.
  • The types of insurance all homeowners need.
  • How to maintain your home after purchase and avoid foreclosure.

By completing this workshop and meeting one-on-one with a homeownership counselor, you'll earn a Homebuyer Education Certificate valid for one year.

Upcoming Workshops

July 2025

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Saturday, July 19, 2025
8:00 am4:00 pm
Zoom link will be provided

Are you ready to buy your first home but not sure where to start? Join us for a free Virtual Homebuyer Workshop designed specifically for future homeowners in Erie, PA.

In this interactive session, local experts will guide you through the entire homebuying process, including:

Understanding credit and financing options

Navigating mortgage pre-approval

Working with real estate agents

The role of inspections, appraisals, and closing

Available first-time homebuyer programs and local resources

Who should attend?
First-time buyers, renters thinking about ownership, or anyone looking to better understand the Erie housing market.

Join us and Operation Better Block at this year's Home Resource Fair

You bought your home now what?

Many people buy a home without realizing what they can get out of it.

That’s why we want to provide a day filled with information and resources for new and existing homeowners as well as anyone curious about homeownership.

At the Home Resource Fair you will learn about:
Home Equity
Saving on Energy Bills
Budgeting
Home Repair
Community Engagement
And More!!!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
6:00 pm8:00 pm
421 Chartiers AveMcKees Rocks
Mckees Rocks, PA 15136
US

The McKees Rocks Cohort is a four-session workshop series covering the homebuying process—from purchasing basics and team roles to closing and home maintenance.

Session Highlights:

Homebuying Basics – Learn what it takes to buy a home and how to get started.

Meet Your Homebuying Team – Understand the roles of your lender, realtor, inspector & more.

Closing Day Prep – Know what to expect and how to avoid last-minute surprises.

Home Maintenance Tips – Keep your home in great shape for years to come.

All sessions will take place at The HUB (421 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks, PA 15136).

Dinner will be provided.
To receive a certificate of completion, participants must attend all four sessions.

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
6:00 pm8:00 pm
421 Chartiers AveMcKees Rocks
Mckees Rocks, PA 15136
US

The McKees Rocks Cohort is a four-session workshop series covering the homebuying process—from purchasing basics and team roles to closing and home maintenance.

Session Highlights:

Homebuying Basics – Learn what it takes to buy a home and how to get started.

Meet Your Homebuying Team – Understand the roles of your lender, realtor, inspector & more.

Closing Day Prep – Know what to expect and how to avoid last-minute surprises.

Home Maintenance Tips – Keep your home in great shape for years to come.

All sessions will take place at The HUB (421 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks, PA 15136).

Dinner will be provided.
To receive a certificate of completion, participants must attend all four sessions.

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