For people who want to be smart about buying and owning a home, HomeSmart NY is New York State's largest network of professional, unbiased, nonprofit homeownership advisors.
HomeSmartNY is a coalition of over 70 non-for-profit housing counseling agencies throughout New York State that provide homeownership education and counseling. Its HUD-approved member housing counseling agencies deliver trustworthy, up-to-the minute classes and one-on-one coaching that puts homebuyers fully in charge of the complex process of choosing a Realtor, selecting a home, finding the best financing, and being prepared to succeed at homeownership in the long term.
eHome America provides a convenient alternative to traditional homebuyer workshops. The online course can be taken 24/7 in your own home at your own pace. eHome America's program is HUD-accepted and based on the NeighborWorks America Realizing the American Dream curriculum, and meets the National Industry Standards for homebuyer education. After completing the 8-hour online course, homebuyers are required to complete a one-hour follow-up session with a HomeSmartNY member agency in order to receive their Certificate of Completion which helps qualify for various first-time homeownership programs.
