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Homebuyer Classes

Free Homebuyer Education — Learn From the Experts!

Does the idea of a mortgage scare you? HomeStreet's Affinity Lending Center offers monthly First–Time Homebuyer Classes that can help reduce the stress and confusion of buying a home. It is also a great place to start if you're considering buying a home and are not quite ready.

Classes typically last five to eight hours and provide a comprehensive overview of the home buying process in easy–to–understand terms. The classes are taught by experienced housing professionals and include guest speakers such as: loan officers, home inspectors, insurance representatives, and real estate agents.

Classes are not limited to first–time homebuyers, anyone interested in gaining knowledge about the home buying process is encouraged to attend.

For more information on classes in your area, choose your region below:

Seattle/King County
Portland
Salem/Southern Oregon

2009 Seattle/King County Washington Classes

Day Date Time
Saturday November 21st 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

2010 Seattle/King County Washington Classes

Day Date Time
Saturday January 9th 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday February 10th & 11th 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (both nights)
Saturday March 13th 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday April 14th & 15th 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (both nights)
Saturday May 15th 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday June 16th & 17th 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (both nights)
Saturday July 17th 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday August 11th & 12th 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (both nights)
Saturday September 18th 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday October 13th & 14th 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (both nights)
Saturday November 20th 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Participants in the class will receive a certificate required for the Washington State Housing Finance Commission House Key program and numerous other programs designed to assist low–income and moderate–income buyers. Register online or email hthl@homestreet.com or call us at 206–628–0207.

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Portland, Oregon Area Classes (Check back for future class dates)

The ABC’s of Homebuying is taught by housing professionals through the Portland Housing Center.  Participants in the class will receive a certificate required for the Oregon State Bond program and numerous other programs designed to assist low– and moderate–income homebuyers. Seminars are 8 hours and involve comprehensive information about the home buying process. Register online or email hthl@homestreet.com or call us at 503–227–3956.

Salem, Oregon Area Classes (Check back for future class dates)

To register, email hthl@homestreet.com or call us at 503–364-0385 or toll-free at (866) 865-6011.

Learn more about down payment assistance.

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Se habla Espanol?

Aprenda como comprar un hogar en un taller de 8 horas facilitado por profesionales de vivienda.  Aprenda el proceso de compra de casa, igual como informacion sobre los programas de asistencia con el enganche, credito y presupuestos. 

Salem en Espanol.

La clase sera el primer sabado de cada mes de 9am - 5pm, con la excepcion de mayo 6.  Necesita pre-registrarse.  Por favor llame al 503-282-7744.

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