Workshop Date

Saturday, June 20, 2026: 9:30 AM–2:00 PM

Additional Series Date
  • Saturday, June 27, 2026: 9:30 AM–2:00 PM
*This course has multiple sessions. You must attend all dates to receive credit.
Total Course Time
8 hours
Content Delivery Method
In-person
Language
  • English
    • Price
    $25
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    Location

    Urban Edge
    1542 Columbus Ave
    Roxbury, MA 02119
    United States

    Location Notes
    Free parking in rear of the building and we are accesible by public transportation-one block from the Jackson Square stop on the Orange line.
    Contact
    Virginia Gilmartin
    6179899327
    vgilmartin@urbanedge.org
    Urban Edge

    Agency is HUD approved?
    Yes

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

    This is an In Person First Time Homebuyer Course at The Urban Edge Offices in Roxbury. 

    We are located at 1542 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, and we have free parking in the rear of the building.

    For those who use public transportation, we are one block from the Jackson Square stop on the MBTA Orange line. 

    Lunch will be provided but if you strict dietary restrictions, please feel free to bring your own.

    To receive CHAPA and HUD certification Participants will be required to attend both sessions. 

    This training provides first-time homebuyers with a thorough understanding of the home purchasing process, including an introduction to the mortgage process, understanding credit standards, conventional lending criteria and preparing for the loan closing.
    The interactive workshops involve detailed presentations from industry professionals including a home inspector, real estate broker, lending officer, real estate lawyer, home insurance agent, and fair housing specialist. If homebuyers attend 8 hours of class time, they earn a certificate that gives access to specialized mortgage products and other benefits and discounts, including additional training. 

    Pre-registration for this class is required.