We are so thankful to all of you for making our first home buying experience such a great one. We are so excited and proud to have a home of our own.
Classes and Events
Classes That Are Right for You
Everyone begins their homeownership journey from a different starting point. Three Rivers offers a variety of educational opportunities to meet you where you are on your homeowernship path.
Financial literacy classes are typically 2-6 hours and focus on topics such as budgeting, saving, establishing credit, repairing credit and an introduction to homeownership.
Home Stretch workshops are 8 hour classes that give consumers an in-depth look at the entire homebuying process. The workshops will help you:
- Determine your financial situation
- Understand credit, credit issues, and how credit affects the costs of homeownership
- Decide what type of mortgage is best for your needs
- Select the right home for your family
- Understand the loan closing process
- Find special programs just for first-time homebuyers
All classes and services are offered in Spanish, English, and other languages through interpreters.
2020 Home Stretch Workshop Schedule
|
CITY |
DATES |
TIMES |
LANGUAGE |
REGISTRATION PHONE |
| Albert Lea | February 1, 2020 | 8:30am - 5pm | English w/ Interpreter | 507.696.5755 |
| Rochester | March 7, 2020 | 8:30am - 5pm | English w/ Interpreter | 507.696.6990 |
| Winona | March 21, 2020 | 8:30am - 5pm | English w/ Interpreter | 507.696.5755 |
| Austin | April 11, 2020 | 8:30am - 5pm | English w/ Interpreter | 507.696.5755 |
| Faribault | April 25, 2020 | 8:30am - 5pm | English w/ Interpreter | 507.696.4025 |
| Rochester | May 9, 2020 | 8:30am - 5pm | English w/ Interpreter | 507.696.6990 |
| Albert Lea | June 6, 2020 | 8:30am - 5pm | English w/ Interpreter | 507.696.5755 |
| Austin | June 20, 2020 | 8:30am - 5pm | English w/ Interpreter | 507.696.5755 |
| Rochester | July 11, 2020 | 8:30am - 5pm | English w/ Interpreter | 507.696.6990 |
| Faribault | July 18, 2020 | 8:30am - 5pm | English w/ Interpreter | 507.696.4025 |
| Rochester | August 8, 2020 | 8:30am - 5pm | English w/ Interpreter | 507.696.6990 |
| Faribault | August 22, 2020 | 8:30am - 5pm | English w/ Interpreter | 507.696.4025 |
| Rochester | September 12, 2020 | 8:30am - 5pm | English w/ Interpreter | 507.696.6990 |
| Austin/ Albert Lea | September 19, 2020 | 8:30am - 5pm | English w/ Interpreter | 507.696.5755 |
To meet with a coach or find a homebuyer class that is right for you, please contact:
Ojoye Akane
Office: (507) 407-8931
Cell: (507) 696-5755
Abdirahman Hassan
Office: (507) 407-8933
Cell: (507) 696-6990
Joann Covarrubias
Office: (507) 330-7217
Cell: (507) 696-4025
FRAMEWORK™
Prefer to learn online rather than in the classroom? FRAMEWORK™ is a high quality, fun way to learn how to be a smart, confident and successful homeowner. It provides the facts you need to become well-informed about every step in the process. To get started visit FRAMEWORK™ to learn more.
Many lenders have approved FRAMEWORK™ to meet their requirements for homebuyer education. Check with your lender to make sure online homebuyer education is accepted.
HOMEOWNERSHIP 101
Homeownership 101 offers first-time homebuyers the information they need to become successful homeowners! Learn about:
- Cleaning and Maintenance
- How to save energy (and money!)
- Tips on hiring a contractor
There are currently no Homeownership 101 classes scheduled. If you would like to be notified when a new schedule is posted please e-mail mseger@threeriverscap.org.