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Homebuyer Education

HOMEBUYER EDUCATION

Am I ready to purchase a home?
I've been paying all this money in rent; should I buy a home instead?

Deciding to buy a home is one of the most exciting and important decisions you will ever make.  It can also be one of the most confusing! Let NEST assist you in having a successful home buying experience.

 

With NEST Homebuyer Education, you will be ready to purchase your first home when the timing is right for you and your family. NEST help’s you:

 

  • Decide if you should buy a home

  • Learn what credit is, and how it can help you buy a home

  • Know how to shop for a new home and build a team of professionals to help you

  • Review the mortgage process

  • Understand what to do before and after the closing.

 

 

When you participate in a NEST Homebuyer Education Workshop, you’ll learn to understand your household situation. We’ll help you find the best home buying options available for you. Our workshop will help you create a household budget and learn to keep track of your expenses.

Most home sellers require a pre-approval letter before considering an offer on a home; we will help you with that too!

 

Upon completion of the class, you’ll be prepared to work through the home buying process successfully and with the background needed to avoid a scam.

Download our NEST Intake Packet. Click on the PDF icon below: 

If you are unable to complete the form due to a functional limitation, please contact Maybeth Morales-Davis (maybeth@nestct.org) and we will do our best to accommodate you in another way. Our office is handicap-accessible. Please call ahead so that we may accommodate your needs.

UPCOMING HOMEBUYER EDUCATION WORKSHOPS

  • Renter Education Workshop
    Renter Education Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Aug 31
    Aug 31, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 13 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    Gain essential knowledge about your rights and obligations as a tenant, learn to craft a realistic budget, and discover strategies to navigate financial hurdles.
  • Pre-Closing Workshop
    Pre-Closing Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 01
    Sep 01, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 13 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    We offer pre-closing education course FREE of charge to CHFA loan applicants. The pre-closing class provides an overview on a range of financial and practical topics that a homebuyer should understand before completing the homeownership process.
  • Financial Fitness
    Financial Fitness
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 03
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Sep 03, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Would you like to learn how to manage your money? Managing your money isn’t hard, but it takes some “know-how.” Learn to save, review, and understand your credit report, and the basics of borrowing.
  • Pre-Purchase Home Buyer Education Workshop
    Pre-Purchase Home Buyer Education Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 05
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Sep 05, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    We offer pre-closing education course FREE of charge to CHFA loan applicants. The pre-closing class provides an overview on a range of financial and practical topics that a homebuyer should understand before completing the homeownership process.
  • RLT Graduation & Alumni Mixer
    RLT Graduation & Alumni Mixer
    Sat, Sep 05
    LEAD (Waterbury Office)
    Sep 05, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    LEAD (Waterbury Office), 96 Bank St, Waterbury, CT 06702, USA
    Help us celebrate our newest graduates and reconnect with fellow alumni!
  • Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
    Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 08
    Sep 08, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 13 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    Are you having trouble paying for your mortgage? Do you think you will soon fall behind? Learn about your options around foreclosure prevention.
  • TEST
    TEST
    Wed, Sep 09
    Waterbury ARC
    Sep 09, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Waterbury ARC, 1929 E Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705, USA
    An open forum opportunity to meet the NEST team and learn about our mission, programs, and volunteer opportunities.
  • NEST Town Hall
    NEST Town Hall
    Thu, Sep 10
    Waterbury ARC
    Sep 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Waterbury ARC, 1929 E Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705, USA
    An open forum opportunity to meet the NEST team and learn about our mission, programs, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
    Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 10
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Sep 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Are you having trouble paying for your mortgage? Do you think you will soon fall behind? Learn about your options around foreclosure prevention.
  • Renter Education Workshop
    Renter Education Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 15
    Sep 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 13 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    Gain essential knowledge about your rights and obligations as a tenant, learn to craft a realistic budget, and discover strategies to navigate financial hurdles.
  • Landlord Education
    Landlord Education
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 17
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Sep 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Owning rental property is one way of achieving the dream of homeownership. But, in buying rental property it is not only your home but also your business. Learn the technical, financial and practical aspects involved in owning a rental property, as well as the responsibilities it comes with.
  • Community Food Celebration
    Community Food Celebration
    Sat, Sep 19
    Nature's Ombre
    Sep 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Nature's Ombre, 180 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
    A Harvest Celebration of Recipes, Food, and Community
  • Financial Fitness
    Financial Fitness
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 22
    Danbury
    Sep 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 3 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    Would you like to learn how to manage your money? Managing your money isn’t hard, but it takes some “know-how.” Learn to save, review, and understand your credit report, and the basics of borrowing.
  • Pre-Closing Workshop
    Pre-Closing Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 24
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Sep 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    We offer pre-closing education course FREE of charge to CHFA loan applicants. The pre-closing class provides an overview on a range of financial and practical topics that a homebuyer should understand before completing the homeownership process.
  • Pre-Purchase Home Buyer Education Workshop
    Pre-Purchase Home Buyer Education Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 26
    Danbury Location is TBD
    Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Danbury Location is TBD
    We offer pre-closing education course FREE of charge to CHFA loan applicants. The pre-closing class provides an overview on a range of financial and practical topics that a homebuyer should understand before completing the homeownership process.
  • Landlord Education
    Landlord Education
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 29
    Danbury
    Sep 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 3 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    Owning rental property is one way of achieving the dream of homeownership. But, in buying rental property it is not only your home but also your business. Learn the technical, financial and practical aspects involved in owning a rental property, as well as the responsibilities it comes with.
  • Financial Fitness
    Financial Fitness
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 01
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Oct 01, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Would you like to learn how to manage your money? Managing your money isn’t hard, but it takes some “know-how.” Learn to save, review, and understand your credit report, and the basics of borrowing.
  • Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
    Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 06
    Oct 06, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 13 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    Are you having trouble paying for your mortgage? Do you think you will soon fall behind? Learn about your options around foreclosure prevention.

All classes are held on a Saturday, from 9 AM - 3 PM, via Zoom video conference. Once you register for a workshop, a link will be sent to you. We're looking forward to meeting you!

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