
First Time Homebuyer Education classes are offered to area residents interested in learning how to purchase their first home. The classes are offered over three nights and a total of nine hours. The program is certified by the Massachusetts Citizens Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) and Mass Housing. It includes training on a variety of topics related to home ownership including:
obtaining a mortgage
budgeting and credit
housing search and appraisals
condominium purchase
legal issues and insurance
housing law and tax advantages
home inspection
*Residents who receive FTHB Certification may be eligible for special financing programs and housing lotteries.