Our housing counselors provide a variety of services to new landlords and first-time homebuyers including One on One Counseling, Financial Capability, and Home Ownership Education Classes. Topics include affordability and budgeting, understanding credit, becoming a landlord, financing, the closing process, and post-purchase responsibilities.

Our Financial Empowerment Workshops are for everyone, whether you are looking to learn more about homeownership, expand your knowledge on investing or need tips on how to start a budget. Through these free one-hour workshops participants gain knowledge on achieving financial goals, budgeting, banking, looking out for fraud and predatory lending, financial planning for the future and preparing for homeownership. We help individuals align their financial priorities and prepare for the future.

This HUD-approved workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the business of managing a multi-family home. As a landlord you’re running a business. Learn what it takes to be successful and have good rapport with your tenants. Understand Rhode Island landlord/tenant law and your responsibilities as a landlord from applications, lease agreements, lead disclosures, and more.

The Match Savings Incentive Program is designed to assist individuals with low to moderate income on the path toward asset ownership through a matched saving and financial education.