Extension offers homebuyer classes
Posted On: September 16, 2022
Are you ready to purchase a home? If so, consider participating in the First-time Homebuyer Program. The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension offers pre-purchase homebuyer workshops that meet the education requirement for those participating in the program.
Extension Agent Lisa Hamilton, a HUD-certified housing counselor and accredited financial counselor, will instruct the virtual classes on Microsoft Teams.
English language classes will be conducted at:
- 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 6 and 13
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 14 and 21
- 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16
Spanish language classes will be conducted at:
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20 and 27
The classes consist of eight hours of education. Participants will receive a certificate of completion that will enable them to apply for a federal down payment and closing cost assistance program available through Volusia County, Seminole County and the City of Deltona.
The cost is $10 per household. Scholarships are available upon request.
Advance registration is required. Visit https://homebuyered.eventbrite.com or contact Patricia Caradonna at 386-822-5778 or pcaradonna@volusia.org.
