# Event Details - **Event Name**: Homebuyer Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Learn the Homebuyer process directly form the professionals & Earn your certificate that you will need for DPA thru lenders & City of ChgoAbout this EventLUCHA: FREE First-Time Homebuyer Workshop (English)ByLUCHA - Latin United Community Housing Association610 followers593 events10y hosting5.7k total attendeesFollowHPR: 1152 N. Christiana Ave.Chicago, ILSaturday, June 27 • 10 AM - 4 PMOverviewLearn to become a successful home owner in Illinois & obtain a FREE Credit Report!HOMEBUYER EDUCATION PROGRAMIn order to be eligible for a Certificate of Education, you must attend the workshop from beginning to end.Saturday, AUGUST 22, 2026 from 10am-4pm: Discussion of Homebuyer's Timeline, Advantages/Disadvantages of buying a home, Importance of Credit; and presentations from a Mortgage Lender, Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Attorney, Home inspector, and Homeowners Insurance Agent; and discussion around options for Down-Payment & Closing Cost Assistance... and a FREE Credit Report (soft pull).-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Founded in 1982, LUCHA is both a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-approved housing counseling agency as well as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). LUCHA (the Spanish word for "struggle") advances housing as a human right by empowering communities- particularly the Latino and Spanish-speaking populations- through advocacy, education, affordable housing development and comprehensive housing services.HISTORY OF HIGH QUALITY SERVICES AND PROGRAMMINGMeets All HUD Homebuyer Education Course Requirements & Standards.Valid for Down Payment Programs.Meets HUD Requirements.LUCHA is a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency and Homebuyer Education Provider.Meets Lender and Mortgage Insurance Requirements.LUCHA has advised & advocated for 18,000+ community members since 1992.Our Homebuyer Education Course is all about ensuring knowledgeable choices, saving money, future sustainability, and improving prosperity. Participants learn realistic planning, set optimal goals, and get advice from certified advisors.LUCHA IS A HUD-APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCY - This means we have been approved by HUD as meeting their extensive requirements, such as being a non-profit education organization, having a history of serving housing needs, having approved education content and methods, and meeting all the other standards that HUD requires.LUCHA's Homebuyer Education Course has a very high satisfaction rating - with 99% of quality assurance survey respondents indicating that they would "recommend our homebuyer education program to family and friends."HIGHEST SATISFACTION RATING - LUCHA is also an approved adopter of The National Industry Standards for Home Ownership Education & Counseling which holds us to the highest standards of excellence, and ensures that clients receive the most up-to-date information available. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/homebuyer-workshop/100001995480355460 - **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: 1152 N Christiana Ave - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 1152 N Christiana Ave - **lat**: 41.9025316 - **long**: -87.7108384 - **full address**: 1152 N Christiana Ave, 1152 North Christiana Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Homebuyer Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6839eef46c559917e2d1f5a6ffc9609296c487864d83af77b6ff5b217cbd99c7-rimg-w940-h1217-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1785678432 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Homebuyer Workshop being held? - **A:** Homebuyer Workshop takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 1152 N Christiana Ave, 1152 North Christiana Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Homebuyer Workshop? - **A:** Homebuyer Workshop is organized by Ivelisse Serrano. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Homebuyer Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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