Jun 18, 2025
This Monday, REALTOR and real estate instructor Zelda Cain joined us for National Homeownership Month to talk about how education, advocacy, and the right resources can open doors for more Texans. Watch the replay to learn how REALTORS® can play a key role in helping clients overcome barriers to homeownership and build generational wealth!
Educational Opportunities
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Texas
Affordable Housing Specialist (TAHS) Designation –
HAR
Register here -
Texas
REALTORS® – Find a Course
Course search page
Housing & Down Payment Assistance Programs
Statewide Resources
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Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(TDHCA)
Texas Homebuyer Program – for REALTORS® -
Texas
State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC)
TSAHC Programs for REALTORS® -
Southeast
Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH)
SETH Programs & Down Payment Assistance
Houston & Harris County
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City
of Houston – Homebuyer Assistance Program
Program information -
Harris
County – Down Payment Assistance Programs
Homeownership programs -
Houston
Land Bank – For Homebuyers
Property listings & info -
Covenant
Community Capital – Matched Savings Account
Down payment savings program -
Easter
Seals Greater Houston – Down Payment Assistance for the
Disabled
Housing Initiative details
County-Specific Programs
- Fort Bend County
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Fort
Bend Housing Finance Corporation
$5,000 non-forgivable second lien for first-time buyers - Brazoria & Liberty Counties
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SETH
Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)
$2,500 MCC grant for closing costs
(More assistance programs at SETH Main Site) - Montgomery County
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CDBG
Housing Rehabilitation Program
Program details & applications - Liberty County
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Section
8 Housing – Liberty County Housing Authority
Voucher info & waitlist
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