*Instructor = Marion Napoleon
Each year approximately one-third of potential home buyers in the Texas real estate market are first-time homebuyers. This course is designed to increase license holders understanding of workforce (affordable) housing. Course participants will learn to identify and be able to explain a range of affordable housing opportunities and the benefits to clients. Help client/customer understand their ability to buy given current financial situation; how housing affordability creates stability in families, communities, and local economies. Also, learn to better analyze affordable financing options, including local, state, federal, and nonprofit assistance programs for buyers and renters; and build partnerships to expand housing opportunities through workforce housing initiatives and advocacy.