First-Time Home Buyer Education
There are a variety of First-Time Home Buyer education classes around the Washington, DC area. Finding the right one for you will take some work. First, investigate the available assistance or rebate programs available in the state of your choice that will fit your specific situation (see the links below). These programs are usually tied to specific home buyer education classes from organizations approved by the state and/or by the U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Having a certified trainer can provide a great educational experience, and can give you confidence that the trainer(s) and their educational content have been vetted by the approving organization.
Ask if the educational classes cover the following Home Inspection items:
• Home Inspections and their value to the contractual and negotiating process
• The unique details and steps involved in a New Home Inspection process
• How to choose a Home Inspector and what to look for in a Home Inspector
• Learning how to determine defects in the home and how a Home Inspection greatly helps in that process
• Specific home hazards such as Radon, Mold, Lead, Asbestos, Termites and Wood Destroying Insects (WDI),
Toxic Materials and Air Quality
• Knowledge of local requirements such as updated Smoke Detector and fire prevention laws
• Why you need to choose a licensed home inspector
• Why additions and "flipped" homes need more detailed inspections
• What to ask the seller before you buy
• What to know about home warranty contracts that are offered
MHBI is proud to provide in-person discussions of the above referenced topics and more as part of the first-time home buyer classes provided monthly at Virginia locations through education providers who partner with the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA.com). The principal VHDA provider we work with is First Home Alliance, a HUD-approved not-for-profit housing counseling agency that promotes financial literacy and economic self-sufficiency. More information and education registration can be found on the state websites linked below.
If you would like to have a Home Inspection segment as part of your home buyer or Realtor training classes, please reach out to us.
• Home Inspections and their value to the contractual and negotiating process
• The unique details and steps involved in a New Home Inspection process
• How to choose a Home Inspector and what to look for in a Home Inspector
• Learning how to determine defects in the home and how a Home Inspection greatly helps in that process
• Specific home hazards such as Radon, Mold, Lead, Asbestos, Termites and Wood Destroying Insects (WDI),
Toxic Materials and Air Quality
• Knowledge of local requirements such as updated Smoke Detector and fire prevention laws
• Why you need to choose a licensed home inspector
• Why additions and "flipped" homes need more detailed inspections
• What to ask the seller before you buy
• What to know about home warranty contracts that are offered
MHBI is proud to provide in-person discussions of the above referenced topics and more as part of the first-time home buyer classes provided monthly at Virginia locations through education providers who partner with the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA.com). The principal VHDA provider we work with is First Home Alliance, a HUD-approved not-for-profit housing counseling agency that promotes financial literacy and economic self-sufficiency. More information and education registration can be found on the state websites linked below.
If you would like to have a Home Inspection segment as part of your home buyer or Realtor training classes, please reach out to us.
Resources
• U.S. HUD Home Buyer Information Portal
• HUD - Why Get a Home Inspection?
• HUD - 10 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector
• HUD MD Links
• HUD VA Links
• DC Housing Finance Agency
• MD State Home Buyer Information
• VA State Home Buyer Info (VHDA.com)
• Third-Party Home Buyer Information
• First Home Alliance - Homebuyer & Homeowner Education and Sustainability
• HUD - Why Get a Home Inspection?
• HUD - 10 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector
• HUD MD Links
• HUD VA Links
• DC Housing Finance Agency
• MD State Home Buyer Information
• VA State Home Buyer Info (VHDA.com)
• Third-Party Home Buyer Information
• First Home Alliance - Homebuyer & Homeowner Education and Sustainability
