City of Boston - Thomas M. Menino, Mayor
Department of Neighborhood Development (DND)
March 19. 2008

Are you ready for your first home?

The 1st Home Program currently has several affordable housing opportunities on a first come, first served basis. So don't delay - Act now!

Come to our open houses and see some beautiful brand new homes in Dorchester or a great resale condominium in South Boston. These homes are available on a first come, first served basis to qualified applicants. Visit the link below for more information about the homes including dates and times for the upcoming Open Houses.

We are also now accepting applications for a lottery for 13 Brand New Eco-Friendly Homes in Roslindale. For more information about either of these opportunities, visit the link below at the Department of Neighborhood Development.

http://www.cityofboston.gov/dnd/hbs/C_1st_Home.asp#salehomes

Happenings at the Boston Home Center
Spring 2008

Spring registration for our free Homebuying and Credit Courses is ongoing.  Seats are still available in some classes but they'll fill up quickly! Don't wait until it's too late and miss out on this great opportunity. vist www.bostonhomecenter.com for times, locations and to register.

NEW FREE WORKSHOPS!
Attend a workshop to learn how the Boston Home Center can help you to: 

  • Get financial assistance to buy a home
  • Learn about lottery homes
  • Fix credit problems
  • Find the best mortgage for you

The next workshop will be Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at the Copley Square Branch Library, McKim Building from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.  JOIN US!

The Foreclosure Prevention Program Expands Counseling Partners and Offers Free Legal Help

Acorn Housing joined our network of community-based nonprofit partners providing one-on-one counseling to Boston homeowners worried about their mortgage or facing foreclosure.  

Attorneys with the Real Estate Bar Association are offering free legal help for income-eligible Boston homeowners to avoid foreclosure.

Homeowners can call 617-635-HOME (4663) to be connected to help.

Help with Down Payment and Closing Costs

The Boston Home Certificate Initiative Program can help eligible Bostonians buy their 1st Home in Boston with funding for down payment and closing costs.  For more information and an application please visit our web site at: http://www.cityofboston.gov/dnd/hbs/C_BostonHOME_Certificate.asp or call the Boston Home Center at 617-635-HOME (4663). 

Frequency Asked Questions

What is the cost to take a class?
All of the Boston Home Center classes are free.

Who are your participating lenders?
Participating lenders are listed on our Boston Home Certificate page

Where can I find other class locations?
You can visit the Citizen's Housing and Planning Association website (http://www.chapa.org) to view a list of nonprofit agencies that offer classes.

How do I register for a class? You can register for Home Center class online by visiting the page of the class you'd like to take. For instance, to take the Homebuying 101 course, you can register by visiting the Homebuying 101 page.

 

For more information, visit the Boston Home Center web site
[ http://www.bostonhomecenter.com ]
or call 617-635-HOME.