Housing and community development rooted in Evanston, Cincinnati
Homeownership Academy

Be ready to own, maintain, protect, and pass it on

Practical, approachable education for prospective buyers and current homeowners—built around the decisions people face before and after receiving the keys.

More than qualification

Education for sustainable ownership

We don’t simply want someone to qualify for a house. We want them prepared to own it, maintain it, protect it, and eventually pass an asset to the next generation.

Academy topics

Knowledge you can use at home

The Academy is being developed around practical lessons, trusted information, and actions participants can apply.

01

Homeownership 101

Understand the buying process, financing basics, responsibilities, and costs beyond the mortgage.

02

Take Care of Your House

Learn routines that keep a home safe, efficient, and in good condition.

03

Fix It Yourself

Build confidence with basic tools, simple repairs, and knowing when to call a professional.

04

Don’t Get Scammed

Recognise predatory offers, contractor fraud, and other threats to homeowners.

05

Protect Your Equity

Understand refinancing, borrowing, property taxes, insurance, and decisions that affect equity.

06

Keep It in the Family

Learn why wills, estate planning, title, inheritance, and family communication matter.

07

Your Home. Your Community.

Connect responsible homeownership with strong blocks, trusted neighbours, and community participation.

Learning by doing

Approachable, useful, community-centred

Sessions may combine demonstrations, discussions, take-home resources, and connections to qualified local professionals.

Plain-language explanations
Real household scenarios
Basic maintenance demonstrations
Questions welcomed without judgement

Future-interest form

Interested in the Homeownership Academy?

Join the interest list to hear about future classes and participation opportunities as they are developed.

Please do not submit: Social Security numbers, voucher numbers, income documents, bank statements, or other sensitive information.

Academy Interest Form

Tell us how you would like to participate.

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Privacy reminder: this general form should never collect Social Security numbers, voucher numbers, income documentation, or banking information.

Development Without Displacement.

Preserve the Community. Prepare the Homeowner. Build the Legacy.

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