In addition to HUD-Certified Homebuyer Education Classes and housing counseling, our partners foster community and support through resource fairs, lunch and learns, and so much more!
Scroll below to find homebuyer and homeowner events provided by Own the HOU partners.
Just bought a home? Wondering what to do next? Join the Hybrid Post Purchase Workshop hosted by Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation and get the tools you need to successfully manage your new home. Attend in person or virtually via Zoom Topics include: Filing a homestead exemption How to protest property taxes Building savings as […]
Avenue’s event for homebuyers and homeowners! A 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! Attendees can once again explore our partners’ exhibit booths, engage in family-friendly activities, savor complimentary food and beverages, and participate in […]
Do you know if you’re getting the property tax exemptions you qualify for? Or how to protest your taxes? Join 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. This session is perfect for homeowners, […]
Unpaid property taxes = real foreclosure risk in Texas. Join 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. Attendees must register online here: https://nrcdc.org/events/
Rental & Fair Housing Workshop
Lunch N’ Learn – Down Payment Assistance Programs
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!
Learn what a Realtor does, and why they are important with Maria Bonilla. Maria Bonilla is a Real Estate Broker and the owner of Casa Bonilla Realty LLC, specializing in affordable housing and homeownership education. Known as “the Down Payment Assistance Girl,” Maria is an expert in navigating grants and affordable loan programs to help […]
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. Join Lone Star Legal Aid and Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation (NRCDC) for a free Zoom event! Attendees must register here: https://nrcdc.org/events/
Join us for a free community event designed to connect Houston residents with resources that support homeownership and housing stability. Attendees will have the opportunity to: • Learn about the homebuying process • Explore down payment assistance and financial education resources • Connect with vendors and housing professionals • Meet members of the Own the […]
Grab your lunch and join us to learn about Down Payment Assistance Programs. Christi 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 […]
Grab your lunch and join us to learn what it takes to be a Homeowner. Jesse 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 […]