Homebuyers Club

The City of Bloomington's Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) Department's Homebuyers Club offers participants a chance to explore the possibility of affordable home ownership. The Homebuyers Club is comprised of two sessions which are held on two consecutive Saturdays. The first Saturday session is from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and the second Saturday session is from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The goal of the class is to help first-time home buyers understand and overcome the obstacles involved in purchasing their first home and what to expect after buying a home.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a housing counselor to discuss any potential obstacles to achieving their goal. Income eligible graduates may qualify for Down Payment Closing Cost Assistance from HAND.

Topics Covered:

• Is home ownership the right option for you?
• Developing a household budget and home buying action plan.
• Developing a savings plan, credit issues and credit repair.
• Working with a realtor and how to locate the right home for you.
• The importance of home inspections and how to value a home.
• Mortgages and how to find the right one for you.
• Home maintenance and protecting your investment.
• Accessing community and neighborhood resources.

Classes scheduled for 2025:

• HBC I: Saturdays, January 18th and 25th, In Person - ***Registration for HBC I is now closed.
• HBC II: Saturdays, April 19th and April 26th, In Person - ***Registration for HBC II is now closed.
• HBC III: Saturdays, July 12th and 19th, In Person ***Registration for HBC III is not yet open.
• HBC IV: Saturdays, September 20th and 27th, In Person - ***Registration for HBC IV is not yet open.
• HBC V: Saturdays, November 8th and 15th, In Person - Registration for HBC V is not yet open.