Date of Award
4-28-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Nonprofit Studies
First Advisor
Abbi Haggerty
Abstract
Homebuyer Education and Counseling (HEC) are programs that provide skills and knowledge to families that seek homeownership. This research presents a review of related literature on the barriers to homeownership for low- to moderate-income families, as well as the benefits of HEC programs. Through surveying participants in the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville Southwood program in Charlottesville, Virginia, the study assesses the impact of HEC on securing and preparing homebuyers for successful homeownership. The research finds that HEC plays a crucial role in empowering families to navigate the complexities of homeownership and recommends that policy makers and program managers scale up such programs to improve affordable housing outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Hermosilla, Jose Patricio, "Building Strong Foundations The Importance of Homebuyer Education and Counseling" (2023). School of Professional and Continuing Studies Nonprofit Studies Capstone Projects. 34.
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/spcs-nonprofitstudies-capstones/34
Included in
Civic and Community Engagement Commons, Inequality and Stratification Commons, Place and Environment Commons, Urban Studies and Planning Commons