Home Stretch Workshop

Homestretch Home Buyer Workshops will help prepare you for homeownership.

Homestretch Workshops are best suited for those who are ready to purchase a home within the next year.

Not sure if you are ready? Need help to be ready? We can help you determine readiness or help you make a plan to get there.

Homestretch Workshops explore the following topics:

  • Is homeownership an option?
  • Cost of renting versus cost of owning
  • Loan qualifications
  • Is debt a factor?
  • Money needed for closing costs
  • Overcoming credit debt, income or savings barriers
  • Mortgage application process
  • How to shop for a home
  • Home inspections
  • Documents involved in closing

CAPSH workshops meet or exceed the standards for the following agencies/programs:

  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
  • NSP Neighborhood Stabilization Program
  • Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
  • liFT Program
  • Federal Housing Administration
  • Fannie Mae
  • Freddie MAC