The Kim Battles Realty First-Time Homebuyer Education Program is a community-focused initiative designed to help first-time and first-generation homebuyers understand the homeownership process, improve financial readiness, and access available resources that support long-term housing stability and wealth-building. This program is education-based and open to the community.

Who This Program Is For

This program is designed for:

• First-time homebuyers

• First-generation homebuyers

• Individuals and families seeking education before purchasing a home

• Buyers who want to better understand credit, financing, and homeownership readiness

What Participants Will Learn

Participants receive education and guidance on:

• The Homebuying Process
  Understanding the steps from preparation to closing

• Renting vs. Buying
  Long-term financial considerations and wealth-building opportunities

• Credit & Financial Readiness
  Credit basics, debt management, and readiness planning (via partner counselors)

• Mortgage & Financing Basics
  Loan types, interest rates, and lender expectations

• Down-Payment & Assistance Programs
  Overview of local, state, and national assistance options

• Closing Costs & Ongoing Ownership Costs
  What to expect before and after purchase

How the Program Is Delivered

Education is provided through a combination of:

• Monthly Virtual (Zoom) Homebuyer Education Seminars

• Quarterly Onsite Community Workshops

• Resource Navigation & Referrals to trusted housing and credit counseling partners

Community Partnerships

This program works in collaboration with independent community partners, which may include:

• Housing counselors

• Credit counseling organizations

• Financial education providers

• Community-based nonprofit partners

These partnerships allow participants to access specialized guidance beyond the scope of real estate brokerage services.

Important Program Disclosure

Participation in the First-Time Homebuyer Education Program is voluntary and does not require participants to use Kim Battles Realty for real estate brokerage services.

Educational services are provided separately from any real estate transaction activity.

Our Commitment

Kim Battles Realty is committed to expanding access to homeownership education, supporting informed decision-making, and promoting housing equity within the communities we serve.

Our goal is to ensure that individuals and families are prepared, informed, and confident as they pursue homeownership.

Interested in Participating?

Upcoming workshops and seminars will be posted regularly.
For questions about the First-Time Homebuyer Education Program, please contact us or register for an upcoming session.