First-Time Homebuyers

porch view of a Somerville MA homeAre you considering purchasing your first home, but feeling overwhelmed by the process involved? Don’t go it alone. 

Somerville Community Corporation offers a comprehensive education program for First-Time Homebuyers. The four-session, 12-hour series features presentations from a real estate agent, a lender, a home inspector, a real estate attorney, and an insurance agent. Together with SCC staff, these experts in the field provide valuable information and insight into each stage of the home buying process. Weekend and online options are also available. Download the schedule of classes (PDF format). 

When participants finish the course, they receive a letter of completion that enables them to access products geared specifically towards first-time homebuyers such as the ONE and MassHousing loans. The classes are taught in English. Pre-registration is required, and the registration fee is $45 per person. Participants must attend all sessions in order to receive the certificate.

For more information or to register, please contact Janine Lotti, asset building specialist, at 617.776.5931, ext. 228.

2017 Schedule for
First-Time Homebuyers Seminar

(4 classes per session) Download the schedule of classes (in PDF format).

Weekday Offerings

Wednesdays and Thursdays (except June and December)
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  • June 20, 21 27, 28 (Tuesday and Wednesday)
  • July 12, 13, 19, 20
  • September 6, 7, 13, 14
  • November 8, 9, 15, 16
  • December 12, 13, 19, 20 (Tuesday and Wednesday)

    Weekend Offerings

    Saturdays
    9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

    • October 7 and 14
    See also: English

    Register for the Online Course

    We are now offering The Road Home, which offers homebuyer training online. Although the bulk of the course is done on your own time, you are required to attend one in-person session at the Somerville Community Corporation (directions). This two-hour session is held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the dates listed below:

    Dates for 2017 in-person sessions:

    • Monday, January 23
    • Tuesday, February 28
    • Tuesday, March 28
    • Thursday, April 27
    • Thursday, May 18
    • Thursday, June 22
    • Tuesday, July 18
    • Tuesday, September 19
    • Thursday, October 26
    • Thursday, November 30
    • Thursday, December 14

    The online course segment contains a series of modules and tests. Your Certificate of Completion will be issued after you complete the in-person session.

    The cost of the course is $100 per individual, and each member of a household needs to register separately. In order to register and pay for the course, please contact Janine Lotti, 617.776.5931, ext. 228.