Thinking about buying a home in 2026? SENT’s Homebuyer Pool Workshop is designed to help first-time buyers and returning buyers understand the full path to affordable homeownership — and learn how to prepare for purchasing a SENT-developed home.
Whether you’re just starting to explore homeownership or you’re ready to take the next step, this workshop gives you the knowledge, tools, and support to move forward with confidence.
📌 Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is ideal for individuals or families who:
✔ Are interested in purchasing an affordable SENT home
✔ Are working toward financial readiness and want guidance
✔ Need help understanding the homebuying process
✔ Want to join SENT’s Buyer Pool for upcoming housing opportunities
✔ Are committed to improving credit, planning for a down payment, or learning the steps to qualify for a mortgage
Please note: SENT cannot meet urgent housing needs, and joining the workshop does not guarantee the availability or timing of a home. SENT’s Buyer Pool is not a waitlist — selection is based on financing readiness, household size, housing needs, and program requirements.
🏡 What You’ll Learn
This workshop covers key topics from SENT’s Homebuyer Handbook, including:
1. Understanding SENT’s Homebuyer Program
2. Preparing for Homeownership
3. Down Payment & Assistance Programs
4. The Homebuying Process
📝 How to Join SENT’s Buyer Pool
To enter the Buyer Pool, participants must complete:
1️⃣ A homebuyer education course through HCCI or Fannie Mae
2️⃣ The SENT Homebuyer Pool Application
3️⃣ This workshop
4️⃣ Get Pre-Approved for a Home Loan
You may start Step 1 anytime using these links:
• HCCI Course:
https://housingandcredit.org/what-we-do/counseling/homebuyer/homebuyer-education/
• Fannie Mae Course:
https://www.fanniemae.com/education
📄 Homebuyer Pool Application (required):
https://senttopeka.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1097398
📅 2026 Workshop Dates
Choose the session that works best for you:
• Monday, February 16, 2026 — 6:00–7:30 PM
• Sunday, March 22, 2026 — 1:00–2:30 PM
• Monday, April 27, 2026 — 6:00–7:30 PM
🔗 Registration Link (sent after application)
Once you complete the Homebuyer Pool Application, we will email you the private workshop registration link.
🏡 SENT Housing Opportunities Coming in 2026
Participants in SENT’s Buyer Pool will be among the first notified about homeownership opportunities. We anticipate 10–20 properties hitting the market in 2026, depending on construction timelines, rehab completions, and funding cycles. Joining the Buyer Pool means you’ll be notified first as these opportunities become available.
⚠️ Important Disclaimers
• Completing the workshop does not guarantee that a home will be available or that a participant will be selected to purchase a SENT home.
• SENT homes are limited and dependent on construction timelines, resales, and funding.
• SENT is not able to meet emergency housing needs.
• Eligibility requirements exist to ensure long-term homeowner success and to meet lending and funding criteria.
• Program steps and policies are subject to change based on lender and funding requirements.
If you’re ready to take the next step toward homeownership — and want a supportive team walking with you — we’d love to see you at one of our workshops. 💚🏡
Have questions? Call 785–783–2535 or email
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