Thinking about buying a home? The more you understand the process, the more confident you’ll feel taking the next step.
From getting your finances ready to learning how mortgages work and what happens at closing, these resources are here to walk you through it. You don’t have to know everything — you just have to start. A little preparation now can put you in a stronger position and help you build something lasting for yourself and your future.
- The Housing Council at Pathstone is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency offering classes and one-on-one support to help you prepare for homeownership — covering finances, credit, budgeting, and available grants. Counselors can also help you build a personalized action plan for your next steps. Learn more
- Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Rochester provides first-time homebuyer education in person and online, covering credit, budgeting, mortgage basics, and the closing process. Participants earn a certificate required by many local assistance programs.Learn more
- NeighborWorks Community Partners Rochester offers HUD-certified homebuyer education classes and one-on-one counseling, along with financial coaching to help you improve credit, prepare your budget, and explore local programs on your path to ownership. Learn more
- Urban League of Rochester – Home Store connects you with financial education and counseling through group classes and one-on-one sessions, covering budgeting, financial literacy, and steps toward homeownership. A strong complement to formal homebuyer education programs. Learn more
