Now enrolling for 2025/26 school year. K4 through 8th grade.

HUD Approved Housing Counseling Program

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Crystal Monsivais
HUD Certified Financial Manager
cmonsivais@lacasadeesperanza.org
(262)899.6787
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Pedro Rodriguez
HUD Certified Financial Manager
pedrorodriguez@lacasadeesperanza.org
(262)899.6793
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Alicia Meraz
HUD Certified Housing
ameraz@lacasadeesperanza.org
(262)899.6789

What To Expect

Through La Casa de Esperanza’s Homebuyer Program, you will:

  • Receive homebuyer education classes
  • Learn the homebuying process
  • Earn a homebuyer certificate
  • Learn about homebuyer grants
  • Hear from homebuying professionals, including realtors, lenders, home inspectors, insurance agents, homebuyer specialists, WHEDA, Fair Housing, Title Insurance, and Habitat

Once you’ve successfully finished the program, La Casa will provide you with a certificate of completion for those eligible for down payment assistance, including advice from our homebuying team. In homebuyer counseling, you will learn:

  • Credit management and budgeting
  • Goal setting
  • Analyzing factors for a mortgage application
  • Assistance with any issues that may arise
  • Determining eligibility for a homebuyer grant

Our Program Offers

  • Homebuyer education classes (in-person and virtual) designed to prepare you for successful and sustainable homeownership.

  • A recognized certificate of completion, required for many down payment assistance programs.

  • One-on-one counseling with certified housing advisors who provide personalized financial and credit guidance.

  • Support to build strong credit and budgeting skills.

  • Assistance in identifying and qualifying for homebuyer grants.

  • Guidance to understand the mortgage process and make informed financial decisions.

  • Opportunities to learn directly from industry professionals, including realtors, lenders, home inspectors, insurance agents, WHEDA, Habitat for Humanity, and more.

If you need help with registration for The Homebuyer Program, please contact Crystal Monsivais, our VITA Program site coordinator, by email at cmonsivais@lacasadeesperanza.org.

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