1st Time Homebuyer Workshop

NeighborWorks® Southern Mass is an approved Housing Counseling Agency. NeighborWorks® Southern Mass is certified by MassHousing, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Citizens for Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA).

The staff at NeighborWorks® Southern Mass has had many years of experience working in the housing industry. We have worked in the non-profit arena creating and administering affordable housing programs. Over this period, we have assisted hundreds of buyers and have extensive knowledge of down payment and closing costs grants available throughout the state.

At each workshop, participants will have the opportunity to be pre-qualified by at least one lender at no additional cost. Topics to include:

Credit and Budgeting

Mortgage Process

Bank Financing

Home Inspection

Homeowner’s Insurance

Working with a Real Estate Agent

Purchase and Sale Agreement and

Closing on your Bank Loan