Thinking about buying a home?
Join the Chicago Treasurer’s Office for a FREE workshop designed to help you get financially ready for homeownership.

What Will I Learn?

• Budgeting and saving strategies
• How to build and strengthen your credit
• What it takes to be financially ready for homeownership
• How to qualify for HomeGrown and other Housing Assistance Programs, presented by Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS)

Event Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 14
🕔 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Clarendon Community Center, 4501 N. Clarendon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640

Register today at chi.gov/mmi-july14

This event is free and open to anyone thinking about buying a home, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next step.

Spots are limited. Reserve your seat today.

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Thinking about buying a home? Sign up for this free event series and learn how to make it happen.

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Harry S. Truman College (McKeon Lobby), 1145 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Cost: Free for all residents

What You’ll Gain

HUD-Certified Homebuyer Education
A 4-hour course led through Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago’s (NHS) HUD-certified homebuyer education program. Complete both Part 1 and Part 2 to earn your Homebuyer Education Certificate.

Down Payment Assistance Guidance
Learn about the City of Chicago’s HomeGrown Down Payment Assistance Program and other grants and resources that can make homeownership more affordable.

Resource Fair
Connect with lenders, housing professionals, and community organizations who can help you move forward on your path to homeownership.

Important Details

• This is Part 1 of a two-part series. You must attend both Part 1 (September 12) and Part 2 (September 19) to earn your certificate.
• Please arrive promptly. Attendees will not be admitted past 9:15 AM.
• Space is limited. Register today.

Click Here to Register Today!

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Thinking about buying a home? Sign up for this free event series and learn how to make it happen.

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Harry S. Truman College (McKeon Lobby), 1145 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Cost: Free for all residents

What You’ll Gain

HUD-Certified Homebuyer Education
A 4-hour course led through Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago’s (NHS) HUD-certified homebuyer education program. Complete both Part 1 and Part 2 to earn your Homebuyer Education Certificate.

Down Payment Assistance Guidance
Learn about the City of Chicago’s HomeGrown Down Payment Assistance Program and other grants and resources that can make homeownership more affordable.

Resource Fair
Connect with lenders, housing professionals, and community organizations who can help you move forward on your path to homeownership.

Important Details

• This is Part 2 of a two-part series. You must attend both Part 1 (September 12) and Part 2 (September 19) to earn your certificate.
• Please arrive promptly. Attendees will not be admitted past 9:15 AM.
• Space is limited. Register today.

Click Here to Register Today!

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