Workshop Date

Saturday, March 14, 2026: 8:00 AM–2:30 PM

Additional Series Date
  • Saturday, March 21, 2026: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
*This course has multiple sessions. You must attend all dates to receive credit.
Total Course Time
8 hours 30 minutes
Content Delivery Method
Hybrid
Language
  • English
    • Price
    $125
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    Location

    Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership
    664 Merrimack Street
    Lowell, MA 01854
    United States

    Location Notes
    MVHP 664 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01854
    Contact
    Jennifer Phengdara
    978-459-8490
    mvhp@mvhp.org

    Agency is HUD approved?
    Yes

    Results in MA Homeownership Collaborative Certificate for First Time Homebuyer Programs?
    Yes

    Project Genesis is a comprehensive training seminar for First-Time Homebuyers.

    The Saturday Hybrid Class consists of two required sessions totaling 8.5 hours of instruction:

    • Session 1 (Hybrid – In-Person or Zoom):
      Saturday, 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
    • Session 2 (Virtual – Zoom only):
      The following Saturday, 2-hour follow-up session

    Participants must attend both sessions in full to meet HUD homebuyer education certification requirements and receive a Certificate of Completion.

    The program is taught by MVHP staff along with experienced real estate professionals, including lenders, attorneys, home inspectors, real estate brokers, and insurance agents. Topics covered include an overview of the home-buying process, the mortgage application process, down-payment assistance programs, and the legal and financial aspects of purchasing a home.

    The cost of the course is $125 per household.