Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) is hosting a series of workshops throughout the month of May to empower potential and existing homeowners to make the best decisions. Potential homeowners can learn about the home buying process through financial and home buyer education workshops. While existing homeowners can learn about property tax exemptions, energy efficiency tips and tips to assess contractors for home repair projects. The workshops are free to the public but space is limited and registration is required.

Home Buyer Education

Saturday, May 13 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Learn about the home buying process such as the basics of budgeting, improving credit, understanding the closing process and down payment assistance programs. This is a one day, eight hour class. Location: NHS of the Fox Valley, One American Way, Elgin, IL 60120

Home Buyer Education

Saturday, May 13 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Learn about the home buying process such as the basics of budgeting, improving credit, understanding the closing process and down payment assistance programs. This is an eight hour course broken into two sessions on May 13 and 20. Location: Chicago Police Dept., 10th District, 3315 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL 60623

Home Buyer Education

Saturday, May 20 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Learn about the home buying process such as the basics of budgeting, improving credit, understanding the closing process and down payment assistance programs. This is a one day, eight hour class. Location: South Suburbs-SSMMA, 1906 W. 174th St., East Hazel Crest, IL 60429

For more information about programs, to register, or for the full schedule, visit nhschicago.org or call (773) 329-4111.