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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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