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Your affordable homeownership journey begins here.

We’ve provided more than 34,000 people with financial education and counseling as the first step in their homebuying journey.
See below for education courses available to you.

Homeownership Education Courses

Manuel Teaching
Financial Empowerment Education and Counseling

If you require coaching to help build credit, learn to budget, and save in preparation for homeownership, this program is where you should begin. This virtual course is offered in English and Spanish, and the non-refundable fee is $50 per individual and $65 for two individuals planning to purchase a home together. Fees include a credit report and scores from three credit bureaus, the required series of classes, and unlimited one-on-one counseling.

After completing this course, you will receive one-on-one counseling from a DreamKey Partners HUD-certified Homeownership Advisor to help plan your journey toward homeownership.

See below for education options available to you and call 704-377-4663 or email education@dkp.org for more information.

Please note that class capacity is limited to 50 participants.

REGISTER HERE
House Charlotte
Homebuyer Education

Providers require this course for first-time homebuyer loan products and may also be required as part of a down payment assistance option. The course is offered in English and Spanish, with both virtual and in-person options. After completing this course, participants will understand the mortgage loan process, credit reporting, how to find a home, insurance, home inspections, and information about down payment assistance.

 
Register for this course if you:
  • Obtained a mortgage pre-approval from a mortgage lender
  • Made an accepted offer on a property.
Click the link below to register for the course. Call 704-377-4663 or email education@dkp.org for more information.
 

 Semi-Virtual  (Option One)

The Frameworks online Homebuyer Course is offered in two required steps.

Complete the 7-part Framework modules and obtain a Frameworks certificate. This certificate counts as 4 hours of education. Send a copy of your Frameworks certificate to education@dkp.org.

Attend the 2-hour in-person class on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The $75 non-refundable fee is per household.

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In-Person Class (Option Two)

Complete your 6-hour education requirement in a single session. Space is limited. Please let us know immediately if you need special accommodations. Class is available to registered participants only.

The next class is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

An email will be sent to all participants a few days before class with the location and session details.

The $35 fee is per household

REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON HERE