Episode Details

This Monday, REALTOR and real estate instructor Zelda Cain joined us for National Homeownership Month to talk about how education, advocacy, and the right resources can open doors for more Texans. Watch the replay to learn how REALTORS® can play a key role in helping clients overcome barriers to homeownership and build generational wealth!

Educational Opportunities

• Texas Affordable Housing Specialist (TAHS) Designation – HARRegister here
• Texas REALTORS® – Find a CourseCourse search page

Housing & Down Payment Assistance Programs

Statewide Resources

• Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)Texas Homebuyer Program – for REALTORS®
• Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC)TSAHC Programs for REALTORS®
• Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH)SETH Programs & Down Payment Assistance

Houston & Harris County

• City of Houston – Homebuyer Assistance ProgramProgram information
• Harris County – Down Payment Assistance ProgramsHomeownership programs
• Houston Land Bank – For HomebuyersProperty listings & info
• Covenant Community Capital – Matched Savings AccountDown payment savings program
• Easter Seals Greater Houston – Down Payment Assistance for the DisabledHousing Initiative details

County-Specific Programs

• Fort Bend County

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