Homebuyer Academy

Habitat’s Homebuyer Academy has educational offerings that cover various topics to help you improve your personal financial health and prepare for successful homeownership.

These classes are FREE, open to the community, and are offered in person in the Lower Keys. The 2024 classes will be held every other Tuesday, from 5:30-6:30pm at the Bernstein Park Meeting Room, 6751 5th St., Stock Island. For questions or more information, call or text 305-304-7591, or email hannah@habitatlowerkeys.org

Please Note: Dates for classes depend on our presenters and are subject to change.

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Watch some of our previous classes below.

- Homeowner Education Course
• 2/22/23
Session One - Overview of Homeownership Opportunities in Key West

Session 1: Overview of Upcoming Affordable Homeownership Opportunities in Key West and Lower Keys
- Homeowner Education Course
• 3/1/23
Session Two - Budgeting for Homeownership with Maggie Sayer

Receive great tips and tools to create a budget that will help you save for a mortgage and the costs of owning a home. Presented by Maggie Sayer Keys Federal Credit Union
- Homeowner Education Course
• 3/8/23
Session Three - How to Build and Manage Your Credit with Giselle Garcia

Gain a solid understanding of how credit works and the secrets to building a good credit score. Presented by Giselle Garcia of Keys Federal Credit Union.
- Homeowner Education Course
• 3/29/23
Session Four - Overview of Closing on Your Home with Jimmy Lane

Learn with Realtor Jimmy Lane about what goes into closing on your home purchase, including your mortgages, insurance, taxes, HOA, etc.
Presentation
- Homeowner Education Course
• 4/5/23
Session Five - SHIP Home Buyer Assistance with Marie Brouillette

Learn how Florida's State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) may be able to help you with a 0% interest deferred loan to offset your down payment, closing costs, etc.
Handouts & SHIP Application
- Homeowner Education Course
• 4/12/23
Session Six: Financing Your Home with Heather Roberts

Learn about financing a new home through different types of mortgage products and assistance programs with Heather Roberts. Heather is a Vice President/Mortgage Loan Officer at First Horizon Bank, and has been working in the financial services industry and specializing in affordable housing products in Key West for over 20 years.
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Handout