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 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.
2019 Home Stretch Workshop Schedule
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CITY |
DATES |
TIMES |
LANGUAGE |
REGISTRATION PHONE* |
| Winona | March 23rd, 2019 | 9:00am-5:30pm | English w/Interpreter | 507.696.5755 |
| Austin | April 13th, 2019 | 10:00am-6:30pm | Spanish & English | 507.696.5755 |
| Faribault | April 27th, 2019 | 9:00am-5:30pm | English w/Interpreter | 507.696.5755 |
| Rochester | May 11th, 2019 | 8:00am-4:30pm | Spanish & English | 507.696.5755 |
| Winona | June 8th, 2019 | 9:00am-5:30pm | English w/Interpreter | 507.696.5755 |
| Austin | June 22nd, 2019 | 10:00am-6:30pm | English w/Interpreter | 507.696.5755 |
| Rochester | July 6th, 2019 | 8:00am-4:30pm | English w/Interpreter | 507.696.5755 |
| Faribault | July 20th, 2019 | 9:00am-5:30pm | Spanish & English | 507.696.5755 |
| Rochester | August 3rd, 2019 | 8:00am-4:30pm | Spanish & English | 507.696.5755 |
| Faribault | August 17th, 2019 | 9:00am-5:30pm | English w/Interpreter | 507.696.5755 |
| Rochester | September 14th, 2019 | 8:00am-4:30pm | English w/Interpreter | 507.696.5755 |
| Austin / Albert Lea | October 5th, 2019 | 9:00am-5:30pm | Spanish & English | 507.696.5755 |
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 - NEW CLASS
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
- Question & Answer Session
The class is free and includes free energy saving materials for attendees, limit one package per household.
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CITY |
DATES |
TIMES |
REGISTRATION PHONE |
| Rochester | March 16, 2019 | 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM | 507-421-9250 |
| Faribault | April 6, 2019 | 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM | 507-421-9250 |
Register now by e-mailing mseger@threeriverscap.org. Class size is limited to 10 households.
For more information or to register for a class:
Ojoye Akane, Emerging Markets Officer
507-696-5755