The mission of the NHS Home Ownership Department is to make home ownership opportunities available to low- and moderate-income individuals and families. NHS is a HUD-certified housing agency and the NHS HomeOwnership Consultants provide quality homebuyer training and education, assistance in obtaining financing, and post-purchase services including budget and credit counseling for current homeowners.
NHS Full Cycle Home Ownership Process
Buy your first home by following these steps:
Step 1: Enroll in NHS' Free Homeownership Classes
Step 2: Meet with a Homeownership Consultant Individually
Step 3: Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage before Shopping for a Home
Step 4: Enjoy the Benefits of Homeownership!
NHS of Chicago is now proud to offer an online home buyers education seminar, eHome America! NHS joins more than 100 counseling agencies offering online education.
A convenient alternative to NHS’s free classroom seminars, eHome allows you to take home buyers education from the comfort of your own home for only $50. This 8 hour online course covers the ins and outs of the home buying process. After completing the course a certificate of completion will be available to print. Click here to go to eHomeAmerica.
NHS offers a free comprehensive program of both classroom sessions and individual consultation to prepare families for home purchase. The classes cover in-depth the process of buying a home and qualifying for a mortgage. LEARN MORE…
Individual Personalized Consultation to Help Families Achieve Their Dream of Home Ownership
NHS HomeOwnership consultants work with buyers on an individual basis to help them prepare for homeownership. Eligible borrowers can be pre-approved for financing before shopping for a home, either by Neighborhood Lending Services, Inc. (NLS), a nonprofit NHS-related corporation, or by an NHS partner-lender.
HomeBuyers Club
The HomeBuyers Club is a monthly meeting for home buyers.Through the guidance of a counselor individuals will have the opportunity to discuss home buying issues with industry professionals and peers. Join us to discuss topics like budgeting, credit reports, and home buyer programs.
For more information or to register please contact Heather at 773-329-4113 or hblankenship@nhschicago.org
Homes for Sale/Rent
The NHS Redevelopment Corporation has both high-quality rehabbed homes and newly-built homes for sale/rent throughout Chicago. LEARN MORE…
To register for NHS' free homebuyer education classes, offered in several Chicago locations and Elgin
Click on the Calendar, or call 773-329-4113, English, 773-579-0032, Español.
NHS of the Fox Valley, To register for classes in English and Español,
Click on the Calendar, or call 847-695-0399, English and Español.
