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Congratulations on taking your first steps toward buying a home! The interactive map below outlines what you can expect from our services.
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Congratulations on taking your first steps toward buying a home!
The interactive map below outlines what you can expect from our services.
PLAN: You’ll meet with a HomeBuying Specialist to assess your situation, help you develop a home buying plan, and determine how much you can safely afford. We’ll pull your SoftTouch credit report, and also match you with any special programs you may qualify for.
LEARN: Based on your situation, we’ll recommend financial and/or home buyer education courses that provide you with all of the information you need to make smart homebuying choices.
FINANCE: Meet with our Loan Officer to find the best, most affordable loan for you and to get pre-approved.
BUY: Shop for a home that meets your needs - and your pocketbook. We have a list of trusted Realtors and Home Inspectors to guide you in negotiating the best deal. Your HomeBuying Specialist is available to review your documents with you before you sign on the dotted line!
PROTECT: Come and take a class on home maintenance and repairs, tax issues for homeowners, and building a strong financial future as a homeowner.
Complete the following registration to get started today.
There is a non-refundable $99 registration fee per household, paid at the time of registration. Please review our complete fee schedule here.
- Please note this registration is for all Portland Housing Center services, including counseling, education, and financial services. Portland Housing Center’s financial services/down payment assistance programs require additional income/asset qualification and are subject to availability. Down payment assistance is just one of the tools Portland Housing Center provides to first time homebuyers, we do not recommend homebuyers registering solely to receive down payment assistance.
- As a general rule, a household should have an annual gross income of $40,000 (or at least $3,333 a month before taxes) – OR significant personal funds (e.g., $20,000+) to use toward a down payment in order to afford a home in the Portland metro area. If your income is currently under this amount, please call to discuss your situation with a Portland Housing Center staff member before registering for services.
- If you would prefer to register in person or by mail, download the registration packet in English or in Spanish.
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Our own Shalonda Menefee was on Think Out Loud yesterday to discuss our participation in the Portland Housing Bureau's Preference Policy. ... See MoreSee Less
Five years after its passage, how is the Portland preference housing policy working?
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The good news is the federal student loan payment freeze has been extended through Feb. 1, which gives borrowers some additional breathing room. However, since additional student debt relief beyond th...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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1 month ago
The Property Line: Buyers Face Emotional Journey in 2021 - NerdWallet
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First time home buyers face emotional highs and lows in 2021. Here are ways to manage your emotions.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Many of us know what we’re supposed to do when it comes to basic money management – spend less than you earn, save an emergency fund, and invest for retirement. However, establishing go...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Portland Housing Center will be closed Thursday, November 26th - Friday, November 27th. We wish everyone a safe and healthy Thanksgiving! ... See MoreSee Less
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Contact Us
Phone: (503) 282-7744
Hours: 9 am-5pm, Monday to Friday
Portland Office
3233 NE Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
We’re on the #12 TriMet bus line.
Here’s a map of our Portland location.
Beaverton Office
4900 SW Griffith Dr, Suite 123
Beaverton, OR 97005
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