Explore Our Education
Learn Before You Decide
Housing can come with a lot of questions. Our educational programs bring experienced professionals together to explain your options in a practical, approachable way—so you can move forward with greater confidence.
Whether you’re preparing to buy your first home, comparing financing options, considering new construction, planning to downsize, or figuring out how to make your current home work better for you, our educational programs and resources are designed to help you understand your options before making important decisions.
Upcoming Classes & Events
MARION COUNTY FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER CLASS
Free Online Class
Learn how the buying process works, what financing and assistance options may be available, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
HOUSING OPTIONS FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Coming Soon
Explore downsizing, right-sizing, aging in place, buying your next or last home, financing strategies, and other considerations for life’s transitions.
NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMEBUYER EDUCATION
Coming Soon
Learn how builder purchases differ from resale homes, what incentives may be available, and what buyers should know before visiting a new-home community or building a custom home.
What to Expect
Practical information. Knowledgeable professionals. No pressure.
Alliance educational programs are designed to help you understand your options, ask better questions, and identify useful next steps. Programs may feature professionals from real estate, mortgage lending, insurance, home services, financial services, and other housing-related fields.
For example, if you’re looking for a home inspector, pressure-washing company, window contractor, lender, insurance professional, or another housing-related service, our Community Partners can help you explore options.
Participation never requires you to purchase a product or work with a participating professional.
Featured Upcoming Class
Marion County First-Time Homebuyer Online Class
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make – and most buyers never get clear guidance before taking that step.
In this free online class, we’ll break down what first-time homebuyers need to know before getting started, what options may be available to you, and how to determine whether buying makes sense for your situation. You’ll learn about:
- How financing and qualification work
- Homebuyer programs that may be available
- What to expect from house hunting through closing
- Common misconceptions and costly mistakes to avoid
- How to determine whether buying makes sense for you right now
This class is designed to give you clarity, not overwhelm—so you can decide your next move with confidence.
Date: August 25, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Online
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