Your Regional Housing Resource Center wants you to be informed so you can make choices that are best for you. We offer education programs to help you get ready to buy a home, maintain and repair your existing home, or simply manage your money better in order to reach your financial goals. Classes are offered throughout the year:
2012 Schedule of Classes and Workshops
First Time Home Buyer's Workshop
This class is designed to help first time home buyers learn the basics about the home buying process. Learn not only the lingo but leave better prepared to successfully complete the home buying process. Course covers: Housing Decisions, Financial Preparation, Shopping for a Home, Mortgages, Avoiding Fraud in Lending, Mortgages, Closing and Maintaining your Investment.
Classes are held at least quarterly at the Columbia Gorge Community College in both Hood River and The Dalles. Spanish speaking classes offered in Hood River only. Please check their most current schedule for times and dates.
2012 Class Schedule
Saturdays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
February 11th: The Dalles Campus
April 14th: Hood River Campus
June 9th: The Dalles Campus
August 11th: Hood River Campus
October 6th: The Dalles Campus
November 17th: The Dalles Campus
Tuition: Lab Fee $30.00 per household. Lunch and a manual is included. Free to low income families.
Register for these classes at the Columbia Gorge Community College
1-866-273-2422 or 541.506.6011
Financial Literacy
Financial literacy means having the knowledge, skills and habits needed to successfully manage money at the personal or family level. This concept encompasses numerous other terms, such as "personal finance" or family economics. In today's increasingly complex economy, financial literacy is a universal need for everyone. In this 4 hour course, you will learn how to handle money wisely, learn basic money management skills, develop personal money management goals, and learn to spot signs of potential financial trouble.
For information, please call toll free at 888.356.8919
