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.
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 […]
Join us to learn about your Rental and Fair Housing Rights. Do you know your rights as a renter? Are you facing challenges in your rental situation? Our workshop provides essential information on fair housing practices, tenant rights, and resources available to you. Sign up for this virtual zoom workshop at https://tinyurl.com/fwhoppsignups.
Join us as we have an attorney discuss the difference between a Will and a Trust and which one would be best for your situation. Élan is a Staff Attorney in the Heirship division at the Earl Carl Institute, where she focuses on preserving generational wealth in Kashmere Gardens. She earned her law degree from […]
Got an HOA letter, fines, or violations? Join Lone Star Legal Aid and Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation (NRCDC) via Zoom for a presentation to learn how HOAs work in Texas, common myths, and steps you can take to avoid bigger problems. You must register for this event here: https://nrcdc.org/events/