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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.

November 24, 2009, 6:30 pm, Rooms 4 & 5
December 2, 2009, 6:30 pm, Rooms 2 & 3
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
(directions)

December 5, 2009, 9:00, Room 221
South County Center
8350 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309
(directions)

December 8, 2009, 6:30 pm, Rooms 2 & 3
December 15, 2009, 6:30 pm, Rooms 2 & 3
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
(directions)

January 9, 2010, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Room 221C
South County Center
8350 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309
(directions)

February 6, 2010, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Rooms 221A and 221B
South County Center
8350 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309
(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)

April 17, 2010, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Rooms 221A and 221B
South County Center
8350 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309
(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, December 12 English Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

                                      2010 Classes:

Saturday, January 16                Spanish Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Saturday, February 13             English Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Saturday, March 13                 Spanish Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Saturday, April 17                   English Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Saturday, May 15                  Spanish Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Saturday, June 12                    English Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Saturday, July 17                     Spanish Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Saturday, August 14                 English Session from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Saturday, September 18            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, January 23, 2010               Sábado, 23 de Enero del 2010
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)

For reservations call Ivan Linero at 703-671-5666

Saturday, December 12, from 9 AM to 4 PM.

VHDA Classes in Korean

The VHDA class will be offered in Korean along with the First-time Homebuyer Orientation on December 4 and 5. The times are December 4 from 6 to 9 PM, and December 5 from 12 to 4 PM. The location is the Bank of America building at 7619 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003. To reserve a seat, please call Young Jung at 703-861-2926.

Please check again for next class to be provided by the Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington, phone number 703-354-6345..
Location of classes: ARTS Council of Fairfax County, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, VA 22003

The First-Time Homebuyer Orientation will also be given at the same time in Korean.

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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