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DMV residents interested in learning more about the homeownership journey \u2013 whether a current renter, homeowner or prospective property manager \u2013 can add to their toolbox of resources with help from local agencies across the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From annual homeownership conferences to intimate workshops and trainings, organizations are offering support in estate planning, first-time homeownership, financing assistance, heirs\u2019 rights and so much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to tap into these programs and bring the whole family because homeownership is a generational issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, June 12<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

University Legal Services (ULS) First-time Homebuyers Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration <\/em>online<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, June 14<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greater Metropolitan Area REALTIST<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad Baptist Church<\/a>, 6611 Walker Mill Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20743<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, June 18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better Together: The Power of Creating and Leveraging Partnerships<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2025 District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency Homeownership Conference will convene a robust lineup of community stakeholders, partners, and community activists looking to connect, collaborate, and advocate for the implementation and expansion of accessible homeownership and homebuyer programs within the District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, June 20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HPAP 8-Hour Pre-Purchase Class<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marshall Heights Community Development Organization HPAP is teaching residents about  the Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) with a virtual eight-hour pre-purchase class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration can be found <\/em>online<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lydia House\u2019s 6-8-hour homebuyers virtual workshop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  <\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration can be found at <\/em>eventzilla.com<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, June 21<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DHCD\u2019s 2025 National Homeownership Month<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DHCD<\/a>, 1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, D.C., 20020 <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amid National Homeownership Month, the Department of Housing and Community Development<\/a> (DHCD) is hosting a series of workshops will engage the community on topics relevant to homeownership and financial literacy including the housing journey, Inclusion Zoning, Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Assistance, Heirs Property, taxes and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration can be found at <\/em>dhcd.dc.gov. <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juneteenth Celebration 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:30 -1:30 p.m. | 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BlackRock Center for the Arts<\/a>, 2901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD, 20874<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greater Metropolitan Area REALTIST <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, June 24<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Latino Economic Development Center Virtual DC Homebuying Orientation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m.
<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workshop for D.C. residents interested in purchasing their first home in the District and understanding the homebuying process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration <\/em>online<\/em><\/a>.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lydia House<\/a>\u2019s 6-8-hour Virtual Homebuyers Workshop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m. – Noon | 2 – 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration can be found through <\/em>eventzilla.net<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, June 25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DCHFA Virtual Homebuyer Webinar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 – 7 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This monthly session educates future homeowners on all DCHFA funding programs as well as down payment assistance options. Register at Homebuyers Webinar – DC Housing Finance Agency<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, June 28<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manna Level Up Homeownership Expo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martha\u2019s Table at the Commons, 2375 Elvans Road SE, Washington, D.C., 20020<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First-time homebuyers, new renters and those interested in learning about resources available for current homeowners are invited to learn from exhibitors showcasing the latest trends in housing, informative seminars, and network with industry professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration can be found at <\/em>eventbrite.com<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, July 19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greater Metropolitan Area REALTIST<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirkland Memorial Second Church of God in Christ, 5225 Manchester Drive, Camp Springs, MD, 20746 <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Day in partnership with Kirkland Memorial Second Church of God in Christ<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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