The Homeownership and Investment Center currently conducts thirteen (13) hours of certified training in homeownership, investing in real estate and asset management. Our modules cover the following topics: Using Your Equity, Real Estate Investment Strategies, Leaving a Legacy, Leveraging Your Own Equity, Potential Uses of Equity, Southern California Market Comparison, Shopping for a Home, Mortgage Loan Process, Protecting Your Asset, Foreclosure Prevention, Keys for Successful Money Management.

The three (3) week course curriculum is based on Department of Housing and Urban (HUD) Development Standards and nationally recognized training leader Neighborhood Reinvestment Institute. In addition to HUD and Neighborhood Reinvestment Institute Certified staff of WACDC, a host of local partners such as local real estate, lending, and contracting companies will participate in the educational process.

In 2003, WACDC Homeownership and Investment Center graduated 300 individuals; ten percent (10%) were able to purchase homes. On average currently, approximately six percent (6%) of graduates are able to qualify to become homeowners immediately without credit repair.

Overview of Homebuyer Education
Homebuyer Education and Training Courses teach community members the steps required to purchase and maintain a home. Participants are provided with financial consultation to assist them in obtaining their goal of homeownership. The Housing Department holds these 13 hour programs monthly.

The Homebuyer Education program is being taught in organizations across the country and is being used to turn thousands of prospective homebuyers into satisfied homeowners.

New for 2007 - WIRE 620
WIRE = Wealth in Real Estate

620 = the desired minimum FICO score that allows you better access to financial opportunities

Through WIRE 620, we offer more than homebuyer education. We train you on how to create wealth through investing in real estate.

We educate you in how to create, secure and transfer generational wealth.

We empower you to lay the foundation for civic participation and community involvement.

For more information please contact (323) 751-3440 ext.29 or email info@westangelescdc.org