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Neighborhood Housing
Services (NHS) is a not-for-profit
housing organization helping New Yorkers
since 1982. NHS's educational programs
are an integral part of our approach to
fulfilling our mission. Education is
critical to the success of new
homeowners and existing owners in need
of repairs to their homes. NHS will work
with you to help you fulfill the dream
of home ownership. Whether you are
curious about owning your own home,
getting ready to shop for a home,
becoming a landlord or even closing on
your home next week, NHS can help you!
Click here for class schedules and
registration information.
Free
Home Buyer Seminars
The first step in the
home buying process is to enroll in our
free Home Buyers’ Seminars. They are
designed to inform you about NHS’
services, and to help you answer the
question, “Am I ready to buy a home?”
The seminars provide an overview of the
home buying process, preparing you for
home ownership. Click here for a
schedule of free seminars.
Financial
Fitness Program
This is a five-week
educational course that will change how
you manage your money and credit. The
course covers such topics as:
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Assessing Your
Financial Health
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Setting and
Achieving Financial Goals
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Making Wise
Consumer Decisions
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Managing Your
Taxes
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Protecting
Yourself and Your Family with
Insurance
Click here for a schedule of classes.
Home Buyers’ Clubs
For those who have
completed a Home Buyer Seminar and
learned that they are not yet ready to
buy a home, the next step on the road to
home ownership is an NHS Home Buyers’
Club. A Club consists of a group of
families who meet for five two-hour
sessions, covering the following topics:
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Shopping for a
Home
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Getting a
Mortgage Loan
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Budget and Credit
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Keeping your Home
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Managing your
Finances
Click here for a schedule of Home
Buyers' Clubs.
One-on-One
Counseling
After graduating from
an NHS Home Buyers’ Club, you can work
with our homeownership counselors to
help you get a mortgage. The
homeownership counselor will work with
you to:
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Analyze what type
of home you can afford
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Select and work
with a realtor
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Help you find a
mortgage product that best fits your
needs.
Landlord Training
This is a two-hour
course for those who are purchasing or
have purchased a two-four family home.
Click here for a schedule of classes.
Fast Track
This is a one-day
course for first-time homebuyers who
require homebuyer training prior to
closing on their home loan. Classes are
held once a month.
For
more information,
contact the NHS office nearest you.
Click here for specific class
schedules and registration information. |
