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.
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/
You bought a house, now learn how to maintain it. Topics include: How to file a homestead exemption Protesting property taxes Importance of savings Repairs/maintenance of the property Inspection of the property Attend in person or virtually via Zoom. Register at tinyurl.com/fwhoppsignups.
Learn how to budget for the Holidays so you won’t start your New Year Broke! Diana Duran is the Financial Education Administrator at Amegy Bank, where she partners with schools and nonprofits to provide valuable lessons in budgeting, credit building, saving, and identity protection. With over a decade of experience in administrative operations and community […]
Learn what Credit is and why it is important. Our workshop provides essential information on the importance of having good credit and ways to increase your credit score. You’ll also learn how to obtain and read your credit report. Register for this in-person event at: tinyurl.com/fwhoppsignups.
Learn what Fair Housing is and how it affects you. Houston native Sasha Marshall Smith is the Co-Creator and Program Director for the Fair Housing Defenders. She is a national speaker and has educated over two million people about housing rights and discrimination through workshops and her comic book series. Sasha hold a degree in […]
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/
Join us in meeting our partners and learning how you can purchase a house, save your house if you already have one, or learn how you can save money. Everything you need to take your next step toward homeownership, all in one place. Learn about our Homebuyer Education Courses. Receive information that will aid in […]
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. […]