Housing Counseling

Homebuyer Education

Our HUD Certified Housing Counselors provide step-by-step assistance through the entire home buying process. We offer Homebuyer Education Workshops which meet USDA/Rural Housing, WHEDA and FHA requirements for homebuyers. Each workshop consists of classroom instruction and individual counseling on topics including:

• Pros & Cons of Owning a House
• Understanding Credit
• Home Inspections & Appraisals
• Fair Housing Laws
• Getting a Mortgage Loan
• How to Shop for a Home
• Insurance (title, flood, homeowners, mortgage)

Western Dairyland has adopted the National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling. These Standards help practitioners and organizations serve families and communities with consistent service and professional excellence.

Check our schedule of upcoming events for homebuyer education workshop dates.