Know your housing options
Our housing counseling program is certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is a member of the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA).
Our certified housing counselors will assess your circumstances and help you identify your housing options. They can advise you on issues related to:
- Foreclosure prevention
- Predatory lending
- Pre- and post-purchase of a home
- Homebuyers’ Education
- Local resources that may be useful to you
The program is available to all Western Massachusetts residents and will help you navigate the process of purchasing your first home by providing one-on-one counseling and free in-person homebuyer education classes.
Smart Homeownership Starts Here
Buying a home is a big deal, whether you’re doing it for the first time or getting back into the ever-changing market. When you educate yourself for smart homeownership with Framework©, you’ll navigate every step of the process with confidence. The Framework course is affordable too: just $75. With this online course, you can gain a certificate of completion—often required by many lenders or other homebuyer incentives.
To get started, visit Framework to register. Click here for a video preview.
