Information from the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

Homeownership Month

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Buying a home is probably one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life. We have some great resources that can make your biggest purchase a little less scary.  

The Washington State Housing Finance Commision: 

Steps to getting started: 

  1. Attend a free Homebuyer Education Seminar.  
  2. Contact a Commission-Trained Loan Officer. 
  3. Know what you qualify for and look for a home! 

Visit their website for more information.  

The Washington Homeownership Resource Center:  

The Washington Homeownership Resource Center (WHRC) will connect you with pre-purchase housing counseling, homebuyer education classes, down-payment assistance programs, and alternative homeownership models such as community land trusts and self-help homeownership (think Habitat for Humanity). Also, you can call the statewide hotline number: 877-894-HOME (4663). 

Visit their website.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: 

What to do when you want to purchase a home - 

  • Figure out how much you can afford 
  • Know your rights 
  • Shop for a loan 
  • Learn about homebuying programs 
  • Shop for a home 
  • Make an offer 
  • Get home inspected 
  • Shop for homeowners insurance 
  • Sign papers 

Visit their website.

All these organizations are great resources to go to when you want to buy your home!