Counseling

We offer Group and One-on-One Rental Housing Counseling to help renters to know the responsibilities and rights for landlords and renters, and get a clear understanding of fair housing content. Our housing counselors provide related referral resources to clients based on their situation.

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Pre-Purchase Homebuyer Counseling

Each month, we host bilingual Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops to help people become mortgage-ready and certified. Follow-up one-on-one Pre-purchase Counseling ensures homebuyers fully understand the home buying process and make an informed decision. Our workshops are currently offered in virtual, in-person, and self-paced learning formats. Languages ​​include English, Chinese Mandarin, and Cantonese

Homebuyer Program

1. San Francisco MOHCD Homebuyer Program Orientation

Join us for a free 2-hour orientation to learn about San Francisco homebuyer programs offered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) and decide if you want to move forward with the remaining homebuyer education. The orientation provides an overview of affordable city programs, including eligibility requirements, down payment assistance, the application process, lottery preferences, and more!

2. First-Time Homebuyer Education & Certification Workshop

By attending the free General First-time Homebuyer Education & Certification Workshop, you can learn about the basic qualification of a mortgage and the importance of credit and financial management skills. In addition, you can learn the steps to buy a house, including shopping for a home, making an offer, and the closing period, so that you can make better preparations before buying a house!

First-Time Homebuyer Education
Framework Homebuyer

3. (Self-paced) Framework Homebuyer Education Course

We offer a self-paced online Homebuyer Education Course via Framework, which allows you to complete the 6-hour homebuyer education requirement at your own pace. Languages in English and Spanish.

4. One-on-One Housing Counseling

Complete one-on-one housing counseling with our HUD-certified housing counselors to ensure you fully understand the home buying process and make an informed decision.

One-on-One Housing Counseling

Post Purchase Counseling

homebuyer

We offer Post-purchase Workshops and One-on-One Housing Counseling to help homeowners succeed after purchasing their home. Home ownership becomes more sustainable with our Post-purchase counseling and resulted in significant reductions in delinquencies and foreclosures. See Upcoming Workshop Schedules (connect to our calendar).

Post Purchase Workshop

Topics:

  • Home Maintenance
  • Protect Your Assets
  • Taxes and Insurance

Foreclosure Prevention Counseling

Homeowners facing foreclosure need to know what options are available to them. The path to foreclosure is determined by state law.

Foreclosure prevention counseling can help homeowners:

  • Understand the foreclosure process in their state
  • Identify available options for avoiding foreclosure
  • Provide advice and resources to help decide alternatives
Foreclosure

Rental Counseling

We offer One-on-One Rental Housing Counseling to help renters to know the responsibilities and rights for landlords and renters, and get a clear understanding of fair housing content. The housing counselors provide related referral resources to the clients based on their situation:

  • Providing Credit review and improvement suggestions
  • Providing information to renters on tenant rights and fair housing issues
  • Counseling on household budgeting and good rental practices
  • Connecting clients with community resources

Our Team

Nobby Cheng

Nobby Cheng

Program Director

Kary Hua

Kary Hua

Housing Program Manager

Flora Yu

Flora Yu

Housing Counselor

Ariel Hu

Ariel Hu

Housing Coordinator

Events Calendar

Tue, Aug 27

The workshop offers guidance to new homeowners on various aspects of homeownership, including financial planning, home maintenance, Homeowners Associations(HOAs), and emergency preparedness. It emphasizes the importance of budgeting, understanding HOA responsibilities and governance, conducting home...

Wed, Sep 4

By attending a free 2-hour Homebuyer Program Orientation, you can learn about the homebuyer programs offered by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) and decide whether to proceed with the...

Sun, Sep 15

By attending the First-time Homebuyer Education & Certification Workshop, you can learn about the basic requirements of mortgage and how to improve credit and financial management skills. In addition, you can learn the steps to...

General Inquiries

Contact Us

Address

1167 Mission Street 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA  94103

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM