**Instructor: Tim Beary**

Course Name: TAHS: Help for Homebuyers

Course Date: Wed, May 19, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

***Registration Deadline***-5/18/21- at 3PM

Location: GFWAR Academy

Provider Name: Texas REALTORS®

Provider Number: 0001

Course Number: 40472

Credit: 2 non-legal hours

Course Description: The purpose of this TAHS Certification course is to educate real estate professionals about workforce housing by providing a definition of workforce housing, as well as identifying barriers to and suggesting solutions for affordable housing issues in Texas. Course also covers role the real estate professionals has in educating consumers and potential clients, particularly first-time homebuyers.

This 2-day certification equips Texas REALTORS® with the knowledge of "workforce housing" programs and alternatives that help make home ownership in Texas affordable and sustainable. The more you know about affordable housing programs, the better you can assist your clients in making home ownership a reality. The better your understanding of processes surrounding short sales and foreclosures, the more guidance you can provide on either side of these transactions. Together, the certification will enable Texas REALTORS® to help clients find solutions that will meet their financial needs while best serving their long-term goals.

Topics included are:

Class 1 - 5/18/21 - United Texas: Housing Initiatives that Work

Class 2 - 5/18/21 - Marketing to the Affordable Housing Buyer

Class 3 - 5/19/21 - FHA Lending for Work Force Housing

Class 4 - 5/19/21 - Help for Homebuyers

Refund Policy (cancellation by student): Refunds will only be issued for a cancellation by a registered student if advance notice is given at least 48 hours prior to the course scheduled time.

Cancellation Policy: The GFWAR (provider #0390) reserves the right to cancel SAE/CE courses if the minimum pre-registered attendance requirements are not met five business days prior to the scheduled class date. Full refunds will be issued to all pre-paid students or monies can be transferred to future scheduled SAE/CE courses. Monies will not be held longer than the conclusion of the calendar year, from the date of purchase, in which the monies were paid.