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.
2022 Home Stretch Workshop Schedule
| CITY | DATES | TIMES | LANGUAGE | REGISTRATION PHONE | |
| Zoom / Faribault | July 12th & 13th | 10:00am-2:30pm | English w/ Interpreter | 507-696-5755 or 507-696-4025 | aahassan@threeriverscap.org |
| Zoom / Austin | July 26th & 27th | 10:00am-2:30pm | English w/ Interpreter | 507-696-5755 or 507-696-4025 | aahassan@threeriverscap.org |
| Zoom/ Rochester | August 9 & 10 | 10:00 am-2:30 pm | English w/ interpreter | 507-226-4139 | aahassan@threeriverscap.org |
| Zoom/ Rochester | August 27 | 8:00 am-4:30 pm | English w/ interpreter | 507-226-4139 | aahassan@threeriverscap.org |
| Zoom/ Faribault | September 6 & 7 | 10:00 am-2:30 pm | English w/ interpreter | 507-226-4139 | aahassan@threeriverscap.org |
| Zoom/ Rochester | September 20 & 21 | 10:00 am-2:30 pm | English w/ interpreter | 507-226-4139 | aahassan@threeriverscap.org |
| Zoom/ Rochester | October 8 | 8:00 am-4:30 pm | English w/ interpreter | 507-226-4139 | aahassan@threeriverscap.org |
| Zoom/ Austin | October 18 & 19 | 10:00 am-2:30 pm | English w/ interpreter | 507-226-4139 | aahassan@threeriverscap.org |
| Zoom/ Rochester | November 1 & 2 | 10:00 am-2:30 pm | English w/ interpreter | 507-226-4139 | aahassan@threeriverscap.org |
| Zoom/ Faribault | November 15 & 16 | 10:00 am-2:30 pm | English w/ interpreter | 507-226-4139 | aahassan@threeriverscap.org |
| Zoom/ Rochester | December 10 | 8:00 am-4:30 pm | English w/ interpreter | 507-226-4139 | aahassan@threeriverscap.org |
| Zoom/ Austin | December 20 & 21 | 10:00 am-2:30 pm | English w/ interpreter | 507-226-4139 | aahassan@threeriverscap.org |
To meet with a coach or find a homebuyer class that is right for you, please contact:
Joann Covarrubias
Office: (507) 330-7217
Cell: (507) 696-4025
Yenai Collazo
Office: (507) 407-8931
Cell: (507) 696-5755
Azzam Hassan
Cell: (507) 226-4139
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.