A HUD-certified
nonprofit agency
dedicated to increasing
and preserving
affordable housing
opportunities in
Lake County Illinois


Home Buyer Education Classes

This 3.5 hour class, offered free of charge and conducted by a Certified Housing Counselor, will empower you to navigate the complex process of purchasing a home. You will receive an orientation to AHC's Home Buyer Programs, learn about qualifying for a mortgage, finding a property, working with home inspectors and attorneys, negotiating the sale, resolving budgeting and credit issues, and much more. Classes are open to the community at large, but completion of home buyer education is REQUIRED for all households utilizing AHC’s First-Time Home Buyer Program or Affordable Plus Mortgage.

Education classes in English:
Saturday, July 31: 8:30am - Noon
Saturday, August 14: 8:30am - Noon
Thursday, August 19: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, August 28: 8:30am - Noon
Thursday, September 9: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, September 25: 8:30am - Noon
Thursday, October 7: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, October 23: 8:30am - Noon

Education classes in Spanish:
jueves, julio 22: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
sabado, agosto 14: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
jueves, agosto 26: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
sabado, septiembre 11: 8:30am - Noon
jueves, septiembre 23: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
sabado, octubre 9: 8:30am - Noon
martes, octubre 26: 6:00pm - 9:30pm

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!

Registration is Required! Call 847/263-7478 to reserve your space.

Prompt Arrival is Required! Those that miss more than 10 minutes of this class will not receive a Certificate of Completion. Remember that a Certificate of Completion is necessary for all Affordable Plus Mortgage and First-Time Homebuyer Program participants.

Directions. All classes are held at the AHC office. Click here for directions.

Children. As seating is limited and there are no waiting areas, please do not bring children.