Homebuyer Education


Homebuyer education de-mystifies the confusing process for first-time homebuyers and gives confidence in understanding homebuyer terminology and making the right decisions about home choice and loan products. The importance of homebuyer education is supported by a study by Freddie Mac that cites a 26% reduction in 90-day delinquency rates for those buyers who received classroom counseling.

Demonstrating completion of a homebuyer education program is a mandatory pre-requisite to use any Fairfax County homebuyer programs. Most new homebuyers complete the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) Homeownership Class. This six-hour class is taught in several locations throughout Northern Virginia. The VHDA Homeownership Class is free but because seating is limited registration is required. A schedule of VHDA Homeownership Education classes hosted by Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is listed below. To obtain a class schedule and for more information about other classes call VHDA's toll free number (1-888-643-2696). You may also visit the VHDA website for information on their schedules and programs.

VHDA Homeownership Class Schedule

Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development Hosted Classes

To register: call 703-246-5087 between 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please note: You must attend both three-hour class sessions to obtain full credit and be issued a certificate.

February 6, 2010,   THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE EXPECTED WINTER STORM
South County Center
8350 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309
(directions)

February 17, 2010, 6:30 pm, Rooms 2&3
February 25, 2010, 6:30 pm, Rooms 2&3
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
(directions) 

March 13, 2010, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Rooms 221A and 221B
South County Center
8350 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309
(directions)

March 16, 2010, 6:30 pm, Rooms 4&5
March 23, 2010, 6:30 pm, Rooms 4&5
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
(directions) 

April 17, 2010, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Rooms 221A and 221B
South County Center
8350 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309
(directions)

April 20, 2010, 6:30 pm, Rooms 2&3
April 28, 2010, 6:30 pm, Rooms 4&5
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
(directions) 

May 12, 2010, 6:30 pm, Rooms 4&5
May 19, 2010, 6:30 pm, Rooms 2&3
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
(directions) 

VHDA Education Partners

Reston Interfaith - First Time Home Buyer Classes in English/Spanish

Classes are held at the Herndon Senior Center, 873 Grace Street, Herndon, VA 20170

To register, email: martin.rios@restoninterfaith.org. or telephone: (571) 323-1438 or
                         minerva.orozco@restoninterfaith.org  (571) 323 1410 

Saturday, February 13, 2010   

English Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Saturday, March 13, 2010 

Spanish Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Saturday, April 17, 2010  

English Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Saturday, May 15, 2010    

Spanish Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Saturday, June 12, 2010

English Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Saturday, July 17, 2010 

Spanish Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Saturday, August 14, 2010

English Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Saturday, September 18, 2010  Spanish Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

                                                                                                                                                 

The Center for Housing Counseling Training

The Center for Housing Counseling Training provides VHDA homeownership education classes on Saturday. All classes are taught at the Center's office located in Alexandria, Virginia.

Center for Housing Counseling Training
2550 Huntington Avenue, Suite 200
Alexandria, Virginia 22303

To see the class schedule and register online, please visit: www.housingtraining.org. For further information, call: 703-317-9086, ext. 103.

Housing and Community Services of Northern Virginia

Housing and Community Services of Northern Virginia (HCSNV) offers the VHDA Homeownership Education Class in English and in Spanish from 9 AM to 3 PM .  Please call HCSNV at 703-372-5440 to register, or email at info@hcsnv.org.

South County Center
8350 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309
(directions)

Saturday, March 20, 2010  

Sábado, 20 de Marzo del 2010

Saturday, May 15, 2010 

Sábado, 15 de Mayo  del  2010

Saturday, July 24, 2010 

Sábado, 24 de Julio del 2010

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Sábado, 25 de Septiembre del 2010

Saturday, November 13, 2010 Sábado, 13 de Noviembre del 2010

                                                                                      

Mortgage Bankers Association of Metropolitan Washington

The Metropolitan Bankers Association of Metropolitan Washington sponsors the VHDA Homeownership Education Class on a monthly basis. All classes are taught at the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors in Fairfax, Virginia. Classes held at:

Northern Virginia Association of Realtors
8411 Arlington Blvd.
Fairfax , Virginia

To get a schedule and register, call: 1-888-643-2696

VHDA Classes in Spanish

Comite Hispano de Virginia
5827 Columbia Pike, Segundo Piso
Falls Church , Virginia 22041
(Next to the Acura Dealer)

The Hispanic Committee of Virginia holds classes at the above location from 9 AM to 4 PM in both Spanish and English.  To reserve a seat, call 703-671-5666 ext.16.  The dates for the 2010 classes are:

Saturday, February 20, 2010
Sábado, 20 de Febrero del 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010 Sábado, 20 de Marzo del 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010 Sábado, 17 de Abril del 2010
Saturday, May 19, 2010 Sábado, 19 de Mayo del 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010 Sábado, 19 de Junio del 2010
Saturday, July 24, 2010 Sábado, 24 de Julio del 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010 Sábado, 21 de Agosto del 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010 Sábado, 18 de Septiembre del 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010 Sábado, 23 de Octubre del 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010 Sábado, 20 de Noviembre del 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010 Sábado, 11 de Diciembre del 2010

VHDA Classes in Korean

The Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington will hold the First-time Homebuyer Orientation and the VHDA class together in Korean. The location is at the Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington, 7700 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003.  Please call to make a reservation at phone number: 703-354-6345.

The First-Time Homebuyer Orientation will be given from 9 to 10 AM and the VHDA class will be given from 10 AM to 4 PM on the following dates:

February 27, 2010
May 29, 2010
August 28, 2010
October 30, 2010

 

Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all County programs, services and activities. Special accommodations will be provided upon request. Please allow seven working days for preparation of materials. For information call 703-246-5101 or 703-385-3578 (TTY).



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