Arlington Home Ownership Made Easier
...Can Assist You In Achieving Your Dream
AHOME
AHOME is a non-profit, Arlington based organization which works to promote and expand homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate- income and minority people and families who want to purchase their first home in the close-in suburbs of Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church. Take a moment to learn more about the programs we offer.
About AHOME
AHOME was formed in 1989 by long-time Arlington residents to fill a void in the County’s housing services to low- and moderate- income and minority people. Governed by a Board of Directors that works with three part-time staff, AHOME works to bridge the increasing gap between the dream of homeownership and its reality for low- and moderate- income people.
AHOME’s "Achieve Your Dream" program provides monthly home buyer education workshops in English and Spanish to first-time home buyers. For individuals who want to buy a home but need more time to get ready, AHOME offers a home buyer’s club. AHOME provides individual counseling for people who may need special attention or have a specific issue that needs to be addressed.
Home Buyer Education Workshops
Do you rent? Would you like to own your own home?
AHOME encourages you to attend one of our free monthly seminars. At each of the seminars we discuss the home buying process, the Arlington County downpayment assistance program (MIPAP), and financing the purchase of a home. AHOME provides refreshments so just bring yourself to one of the following workshops:
English, Spanish, and other language seminars
Please call AHOME at (703)527-3854 for English, Spanish, and Other Language Seminars.
Home Buyer’s Club
What can it do for you?
Home buying preparation:
- determine when you will be ready to buy
- budgeting
- loan qualification process
- resolve credit problems
- down payment savings
Home buying education:
- selecting a home
- financing options
- home buying purchase process
The group meets once a month for six or seven months. Each month we discuss a different topic. If you attend all meetings, you will receive some $$$ in the form of a certificate that you can cash in when you have a ratified contract on a home.
If you have questions or wish to join, please call AHOME at (703)527-3854.
Counseling
AHOME can provide individual or group counseling for people needing to meet the requirements of a VHDA loan, the Arlington County MIPAP loan or other loan programs.
If you have a specific need or concern that needs to be addressed before moving forward on your home purchase, we will be happy to meet with you individually. Please call (703)527-3854 to set up an appointment.
AHOME has a certified VHDA trainer and certified housing counselor on staff.