VIRTUAL SCHEDULE – Fall 2026

Homebuyer Education Workshop

Saturdays, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm on Zoom

December 5th, 2026

January 2027 – TBD

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IN-PERSON SCHEDULE – Fall 2026

Homebuyer Education Workshop

Saturday, December TBD – Hyattsville, MD

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Downpayment & Closing Costs Assistance for First-time Homebuyers

Virtual on Wednesdays | 7:00 – 8:00 pm on Zoom

Nov 18  |  Dec 2

If you can’t make our Saturday workshop, another option for homebuyers would be to enroll in the eHome online course, which is self-paced. eHome also qualifies for a certificate. Meanwhile, if you are not sure you’re ready to embark on the homebuying process, we encourage you to register for HIP’s free, 1-hour virtual Orientation Session on Zoom on Wednesdays from 7-8PM for a quick overview.

NOTE – The Orientation Session is introductory only and will not qualify for a certificate.

Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP) is a HUD-approved counseling agency.

HIP’s virtual and in-person Homebuyer Education Workshops are held on Saturdays at 9:00 am. The fee for the class is $30 per person. Each participant must register in advance and will be provided with lunch and a certificate of completion. The in-person locations may vary between Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.

You will need to complete the online registration form and pay the $30 registration fee + $3.85 via Eventbrite.

(Note: Eventbrite will assess a processing fee. Each participant must register in advance in order to receive the certificate of completion.)

To register, visit HIP’s EventBrite registration page

HOMEBUYER EDUCATION WORKSHOPS | SATURDAY AGENDA –

You will learn about:

  • Affordable mortgage loans.
  • How your credit will affect your monthly payments.
  • How to select your team: Realtors, Loan Officers, Home Inspectors, Insurance Agents.
  • Understanding what you are signing (and paying for) at closing – Settlement Attorney.
  • Resources available for downpayment and closing cost assistance.