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SUMMARY:Rental and Fair Housing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about your Rental and Fair Housing Rights. \n\nDo you know your rights as a renter?\nAre you facing challenges in your rental situation?\n\nOur workshop provides essential information on fair housing practices\, tenant rights\, and resources available to you. \nSign up for this virtual zoom workshop at https://tinyurl.com/fwhoppsignups.
URL:https://ownthehou.org/event/rental-and-fair-housing-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Lunch n' Learn: Guide to Understanding Homeownership
DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and join us to learn what it takes to be a Homeowner. \n\nJesse Ramirez is a trusted\, bilingual (English/Spanish) Community Mortgage Specialist with Truist. Dedicated to building better communities\, Jesse helps families navigate the real estate market whether they are buying their first home\, building a dream home\, or refinancing an existing loan. He understands that there is no “one size fits all” loan\, so he takes the time to listen and learn about each client’s unique financial position. Committed to absolute honesty and integrity\, Jesse provides the personalized guidance and competitive rates needed to optimize your borrowing power and deliver an exceptional home financing experience.\n\n Register here: tinyurl.com/LNLJULY26
URL:https://ownthehou.org/event/lunch-n-learn-guide-to-understanding-homeownership-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Lunch n’ Learn: Straight from the Source: Harris County Down Payment Assistance Programs
DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and join us to learn about Down Payment Assistance Programs. \nChristi Mims is a Program Analyst with Harris County Housing & Community Development\, where she supports several homeownership initiatives\, including the Down Payment Assistance Program\, Single-Family New Construction Program (SFNCP)\, Community Land Trust (CLT) Program\, and Single-Family Acquisitions & Rehab First Initiative Program (SFARFI). Before becoming a Program Analyst\, she served as a Project Coordinator with HCD while also working as a Realtor\, giving her a well-rounded understanding of both the public and private sides of the homebuying process. She is passionate about connecting residents with the resources and programs that help make homeownership more attainable. \n Register here: https://h1.nu/JUL2026LNL
URL:https://ownthehou.org/event/lunch-n-learn-straight-from-the-source-harris-county-down-payment-assistance-programs/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Homeownership is a Winning Move – An Interactive Homeownership Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free community event designed to connect Houston residents with resources that support homeownership and housing stability. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to:\n• Learn about the homebuying process\n• Explore down payment assistance and financial education resources\n• Connect with vendors and housing professionals\n• Meet members of the Own the HOU Collaborative and learn about their programs and services for both future homebuyers and current homeowners
URL:https://ownthehou.org/event/homeownership-is-a-winning-move-an-interactive-homeownership-fair/
LOCATION:Houston City College – West Loop Campus\, 5601 West Loop South\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
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SUMMARY:AMOS: Mortgage Basics: Purchase Loans\, Home Equity\, and Reverse Mortgages Explained Understanding Risk\, Default\, and Foreclosure Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Not all mortgages work the same and some carry more risk than you think. Learn how purchase loans\, home equity loans\, and reverse mortgages can impact foreclosure and housing stability. \nJoin Lone Star Legal Aid and Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation (NRCDC) for a free Zoom event! \nAttendees must register here: \nEvents
URL:https://ownthehou.org/event/amos-mortgage-basics-purchase-loans-home-equity-and-reverse-mortgages-explained-understanding-risk-default-and-foreclosure-prevention/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Lunch n' Learn: "Why Should I Hire a Realtor?"
DESCRIPTION:Learn what a Realtor does\, and why they are important with Maria Bonilla. \nMaria Bonilla is a Real Estate Broker and the owner of Casa Bonilla Realty LLC\, specializing in affordable housing and homeownership education. \nKnown as “the Down Payment Assistance Girl\,” Maria is an expert in navigating grants and affordable loan programs to help families achieve their goals. \nA committed community leader\, Maria currently serves as President of the Hispanic Mortgage Lenders Organization (HMLO)\, where she mentors professionals and empowers consumers through education and consistent service. \nRegister for the events on Zoom here: https://tinyurl.com/LNLJUN26.
URL:https://ownthehou.org/event/lunch-and-learn-why-should-i-hire-a-realtor/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Post-Purchase Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to file Homestead Exemptions\, Protest Taxes\, Repairs and Maintenance of your home. In-person at the DeLuxe Theater at 3300 Lyons Ave\, Suite 205 or Virtual via Zoom!
URL:https://ownthehou.org/event/post-purchase-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The DeLuxe Theater\, 3303 Lyons Ave\, Suite 205\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunch n' Learn: Down Payment Assistance Programs
DESCRIPTION:Lunch N’ Learn – Down Payment Assistance Programs
URL:https://ownthehou.org/event/lunch-n-learn-down-payment-assistance-programs/
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SUMMARY:Rental & Fair Housing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Rental & Fair Housing Workshop
URL:https://ownthehou.org/event/rental-fair-housing-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:AMOS: Protect Your Home: Property Taxes\, Delinquency\, and Foreclosure Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Unpaid property taxes = real foreclosure risk in Texas. \nJoin Lone Star Legal Aid and Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation (NRCDC) via a Zoom session to learn what’s changed\, what hasn’t\, and how to protect your home. \nAttendees must register online here: https://nrcdc.org/events/
URL:https://ownthehou.org/event/amos-protect-your-home-property-taxes-delinquency-and-foreclosure-prevention/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch n' Learn: Property Taxes 101
DESCRIPTION:Do you know if you’re getting the property tax exemptions you qualify for? Or how to protest your taxes?\n\n\nJoin Fifth Ward CRC for a Lunch N’ Learn with special guest Mabel Menefee from Harris Central Appraisal District as she breaks it all down in a clear\, practical way.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is perfect for homeowners\, first-time buyers\, and anyone looking to better understand the Texas property tax system.\n\n\n Register here: https://tinyurl.com/LNLMAR26\n\n\nBring your questions and learn how to protect your investment.
URL:https://ownthehou.org/event/426/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T170000
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SUMMARY:Avenue Home Fest
DESCRIPTION:Avenue’s event for homebuyers and homeowners! \nA fun day to find out about Avenue’s Homeownership Center\, Down payment assistance programs\, Mortgage lenders\, ITIN Lending\, Insurance\, titles and inspections\, Property taxes\, and other community resources! \nAttendees can once again explore our partners’ exhibit booths\, engage in family-friendly activities\, savor complimentary food and beverages\, and participate in financial education sessions provided by our sponsors! \nJoin us for fun\, games\, food and tons of useful info!
URL:https://ownthehou.org/event/avenue-home-fest/
LOCATION:Avenue CDC\, 3517 Irvington Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T100000
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SUMMARY:Post-Purchase Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Just bought a home? Wondering what to do next?\n\n\nJoin the Hybrid Post Purchase Workshop hosted by Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation and get the tools you need to successfully manage your new home.\n\n Attend in person or virtually via Zoom\n\nTopics include:\n\n\n Filing a homestead exemption\n How to protest property taxes\n Building savings as a homeowner\n Property repairs and maintenance\n Property inspections and upkeep\n\n\n\nBuying a home is just the beginning — this workshop will help you protect your investment and plan for long-term success.
URL:https://ownthehou.org/event/post-purchase-workshop/
LOCATION:The DeLuxe Theater\, 3303 Lyons Ave\, Suite 205\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch n' Learn: Guide to Understanding Homeownership
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Lunch N Learn on July 26th where we’ll guide you through the ins and outs of understanding homeownership. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our monthly virtual Lunch N’ Learn! This month’s topic: \nGuide to Understanding Homeownership \nListen in on an hour of discussion that can put you closer to owning you own home. The best part about our workshop is that you can join us during you lunch break! No need to take off or find time to attend! \nOur HUD approved homeownership counselors will be hosting this workshop and they encourage you to participate in the dialogue\, and ask questions as needed. \nLink to register for this month’s workshop: https://tinyurl.com/LNLJUL23 \nLunch N’ Learns are opportunities to acquire knowledge and information while enjoying your mid-day meal at work. These lunchtime education sessions can offer substantial potential for personal enhancement and provide valuable resources. \nThe selected topics for our monthly Lunch N’ Learns will foster empowerment that can help you obtain your goals of homeownership\, financial freedom and credit worthiness.
URL:https://ownthehou.org/event/lunch-n-learn-guide-to-understanding-homeownership/
LOCATION:Online
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