Homebuyer & Homeowner Support
We help homebuyers through their journey to homeownership, including financial counseling, home maintenance training, and workshops to give you the practical skills and personalized guidance to get there.
The Topics Our Workshops Cover
Our homeownership education workshops are designed for real life.
Each session is led by experts who are working practitioners in their fields: lenders, credit counselors, housing specialists, and financial coaches who know what actually works.
- Budgeting that fits your real life
- Understanding your credit report and score
- Managing debt and loans
- Saving and planning for the future
- Navigating unexpected financial emergencies
- Mortgages and homeownership preparation
- Home maintenance and long-term stewardship
Skills That Get You To Your Goals
Our workshops are free, open to the community, and built around your goals, whether that’s buying a home with Habitat, improving your credit, or simply feeling more prepared.
By participating, you’ll:
- Prepare for the unexpected
- Move toward homeownership with confidence
- Gain real clarity about your financial situation
- Build habits that support your long-term goals
- Work with a financial coach one-on-one
- Reduce stress around money
The homeowner classes set me up for success in understanding the legal and financial side of homeownership.
– Tziona S.
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Many great homebuyer and homeowner education workshops are also offered through Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, more information here!: Homebuyer Education – Ithaca Neighborhood Housing
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Financial Education Program FAQ
Anyone who wants to improve their financial skills or work toward homeownership. No prior experience, income qualification, or program enrollment required. These workshops are truly open to the public.
No. All workshops are free. There is no cost to register, attend, or participate in one-on-one coaching sessions.
Not at all. These workshops are valuable for anyone who want to learn more about household financial management, home buying and homeownership — whether you’re hoping to buy a Habitat home, purchase on the open market, or simply feel more in control of your finances.
Yes. Completing our financial education workshops is part of the Habitat homeownership process and counts toward your partnership hour requirement. But many participants attend with no plans to apply for a Habitat home — and find the program equally valuable.
Individual sessions are typically 1–2 hours. Some programs include a series of sessions that build on one another. We recommend attending a series of sessions to get the most from the program.
Yes. In addition to group workshops, we offer individual coaching sessions where a financial coach works with you on your specific situation and goals. Contact info@tchabitat.com or call 607-844-3529 to learn more.
We offer both in-person and online workshop options at various times to fit different schedules. Check the upcoming events listing above for the format of each session.
We welcome referrals from community partners. Email info@tchabitat.com or call 607-844-3529 to discuss connecting your clients with our program.