How to Buy a Home

Beginning Your Journey to Home Ownership!

We’re excited to help you become a home owner! The first step is to familiarize yourself with the homebuying process. This workshop and program is encouraged for anyone becoming a homeowner regardless of income. We have a couple options for you listed below as well as downpayment assistance information. The next step will be to meet with one of our specialists who will help you define a budget as you start searching for your home whether through our shared equity program or through traditional market sales!

Any questions, give us a call: (802) 246-2116 or visit our Homeownership Support FAQs page.

Ofrecemos clases y asesoramiento en español: amejia@homemattershere.org

Home Buyer Education Workshops via Zoom or in person!

We’re now offering the interactive home buyer education workshop both in person and via zoom. Register by clicking the links in the table below! Note: online classes will require access to a computer and internet.

Find a home that fits your family and your budget. Get a smart start to home ownership by attending one of our Home Buyer Education Workshops. The cost of the class is $99 per household and includes a one-on-one financial counseling session after you’ve completed the course. Our Home Ownership Specialists will analyze your credit and budget and guide you through the process of buying a home. If you’re a current WWHT resident who is up to date on rental payments, your fee is waived! For questions, please contact jpaquette@homemattershere.org.

In the workshops, you’ll learn about grants and other down payment assistance as well as which mortgage is right for you. Workshop plus meeting with homeownership specialist meet the pre-purchase requirement for most lenders.

All courses are on a Saturday from 8:30 am-4:30 pm, classes held in person and via zoom. Below is the schedule for 2024. Please click “Register Today” on the month you plan to attend. 

Classes will be taught by HUD-certified Homeownership Specialist, Kayla Bernier-Wright

After the workshop, household must meet at least once with a Homeownership Specialist in order to receive lender-required certificate of completion. At that time, households can receive 1 complimentary tri-merge credit report (that will not affect your scores) to review with the Specialist.

There is no charge for meetings with Homeownership Specialists for ongoing support through the homebuying process.

Individual classes may be cancelled if less than 4 households are registered. In the event of a cancellation, registered attendees will be notified and the $99 fee can be applied to a future class.

Home Buyer Education — Online Courses

Windham & Windsor Housing Trust also offers Home Buyer Education courses online. These are self-paced online workshops available 24/7 through eHome America. Completing the workshop plus meeting with homeownership specialist meets the pre-purchase requirement for most lenders. This course is $99 per household.