Homeownership Program

We offer classes and counseling to help with the responsibilities of home ownership. All classes and counseling are held at our Community Training Center 2999 Payne Avenue, Cleveland. Parking is free.

HomeSmart Classes – 6 week class, 2-hours per session per week
Series required for Lease Purchase residents prior to purchasing their homes. If you cannot make all class dates, notify your instructor for make-up options. You’ll learn how to understand home equity, evaluating credit offers, hiring a contractor, using mortgage calculators, paying a home off early, and making sound financial decisions.

Register for HomeSmart

Life as a Lease Purchaser Class – 2-hour class
Required for all CHN Lease Purchase residents prior to moving into their homes.
Covers the responsibilities as a tenant of the Cleveland Housing Network. It also covers the preparation process required in purchasing your home.

Register for Life as a Lease Purchaser

Stepping Into Homeownership - 4-hour class, held quarterly
Guides you through the lending process, understanding how much you can truly afford, budgeting for extra housing expenses, and the art of successful homeownership. To receive a certificate of completion for this course, you must also attend "My Money" and an individual counseling session.

Register for Stepping Into Homeownership

Homeownership Counseling - In person or online!
Counselors work with you individually on your homeownership goals, from saving for down payment, to improving credit scores, to analyzing loans or budgeting for loan payments.

Click here for Homeownership online course, or schedule an appointment through our Community Training Center at 216.881.8443 or email csantiago@chnnet.com. Bring your most recent paystubs, bank statements, tax returns, utility bills (light, gas, phone/cell phone), social security card and photo I.D.

Questions?
Check out our FAQ section, or to speak to a live person call Cindy Santiago at 216.881.8443 or email csantiago@chnnet.com.