The Loudoun County Department of Family Services provides free homebuyer education workshops, "Homeownership 101," to assist potential first-time homebuyers in understanding the home-buying process. The six-hour workshop covers a number of topics relating to homeownership, including budgeting, credit, working with Realtors, the mortgage process and what to expect at settlement. The class is a requirement for those purchasing an ADU home or obtaining financing with a Virginia Housing Development Authority first trust loan.

The workshops are held several times throughout the year over a two-evening time period from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at different locations. Attendance at both sessions is required. The class size for each workshop is limited, so early registration is advised. Participants must pre-register by contacting Chris Vogel of the Department of Family Services at 703-777-0353 (V/TTY).

You may also contact Chris Vogel if you require any type of reasonable accommodation, as the result of physical, sensory or mental disability, to participate in this program. Three days notice is requested.

The schedule of workshops is available online:

• "Homeownership 101" Workshop Schedule