First-Time Homebuyer Workshops

Thank you for your interest in our First-Time Homebuyer Workshop! This workshop is provided free of charge by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Cumberland County (CCHRA), in partnership with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). Our mission is to expand homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate- income residents throughout Cumberland County by providing homebuyer education and housing counseling services.

CCHRA’s First-Time Homebuyer workshop is a total of 7 hours in length, and is typically held in two sessions (3.5 hours each.) Please see below for our workshop schedule and location.

In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must attend both workshop sessions within the same month. Your certificate can be used to satisfy homebuyer education requirements for many loans and down payment / closing cost assistance programs, such as CCHRA’s own assistance program.

Questions? Please see our FAQ below.

Navigating the home buying process

Shopping for a home

Mortgage loan options

Creating a home buying budget

Understanding credit and credit reports

Working with lenders & realtors

Home inspections & appraisals

The closing process

Home maintenance & insurance

Available grants and assistance programs

Avoiding foreclosure and predatory lending practices

Fair Housing and understanding your rights

All workshops will be held in-person at Cumberland Connection, 219 N Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, 17013. Please check back for additional sessions and virtual options, coming soon. Registration for all workshops is required.

August 19th and 21st from 5:30 PM–9:00 PM

September 16th and 18th from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

October 21st and 23rd from 5:30 PM–9:00 PM

November 18th and 20th from 5:30 PM–9:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions