Northshore Housing Initiative homebuyer counseling and training classes are conducted at:
St. Tammany Homeownership Center, 1400 North Lane, Mandeville, LA 70471
HomeFIT, 747 Old Spanish Trail, Slidell, LA 70458
New Day Homeowner Services, 303 South Military Road, Slidell, LA 70461
Experienced counselors evaluate your credit to determine mortgage readiness and prequalification limits. They can help develop a plan to overcome any credit or savings obstacles and schedule you for required homebuyer training classes.
Homebuyer Training - Guides buyers through all steps of the home buying process and provides information on protecting and preserving their home and investment. The 9-hour workshop consists of three 3-hour evening classes and is held every other month. FEE: $35
Financial Fitness - Teaches basic financial and money management with an emphasis on building financial responsibility and long-term financial success. The 12-hour workshop consists of four 3-hour evening classes held over two weeks. It is held every month. FEE: $35
Home Maintenance - These classes are designed to help new homeowners understand basic home systems and preventive maintenance. FREE
Or take the training on line at eHome America FEE: $99