Your Path to Homeownership Starts With a Free Plan
Renting and ready to own? Not sure what you can afford, whether your credit is ready, or how to get down payment help? Get a Free Homebuyer Consult from a nonprofit that doesn't sell homes, make loans or charge a fee.
Free Homebuyer Consult
Clear, Unbiased Answers About Buying a Home, With Nothing to Sell You
In one conversation we walk through your budget, credit, down payment help and loan options. Then we send you a written roadmap with your next steps.
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Your Budget and Price Range
A comfortable monthly payment, including taxes, insurance and upkeep.
Credit Readiness
What lenders look for and a plan to improve your credit if needed.
Down Payment Help
Assistance programs, grants and low-down-payment loans to ask about.
Loan Options
How FHA, VA, USDA and conventional loans compare for your situation.
Your Homebuying Roadmap
A short written plan with your next steps and timeline.
How it works
Three Simple Steps
- Step 1
Book a Time
Pick a time that works for you on our online calendar.
- Step 2
Talk It Through
A one-on-one call by phone or video about your goals and your questions.
- Step 3
Get Your Summary
A written homebuying roadmap with your next steps and timeline.
Who we help
Built for Families Ready to Stop Renting and Start Owning
First-Time HomebuyersFree Help for First-Time Homebuyers
Renters who want to buy their first home but don't know where to start.
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Buyers Rebuilding CreditFree Help for Buyers Rebuilding Credit
People working to improve credit or pay down debt before they buy.
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Working FamiliesFree Help for Working Families
Single parents and working families who want stable, affordable housing.
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Veterans & Service MembersFree Help for Veterans & Service Members
Veterans, service members and military families using VA home loan benefits.
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Why Is It Free?
Get Your Dream Home Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our mission is to help first-time buyers and working families make informed decisions and buy a home they can truly afford. We don't sell homes, make loans or take commissions, and we never will. Our work is supported by donations and volunteer professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Free Homebuyer Consult really free?
Yes. Get Your Dream Home Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The consult and your written roadmap are free, with nothing to buy and no obligation.
Do you sell homes, make loans or earn commissions?
No. We don't sell homes, make loans, or take commissions or referral fees. Our only goal is to help you make informed decisions.
Are you a HUD-approved housing counseling agency?
No. We provide free homebuyer education and one-on-one guidance. If your lender or an assistance program requires a HUD-approved counseling certificate, we'll explain how to find an approved agency near you.
Who is this for?
First-time homebuyers, people rebuilding credit, working families, and veterans and service members. If you're thinking about buying a home, you're welcome to book.
What happens after I book?
You pick a time on our calendar and we talk one-on-one by phone or video. Afterward you receive a short written roadmap with your next steps.
How is this funded?
Our programs are supported by donations and by volunteer professionals who want to help families become homeowners.
Get a Free Homebuyer Consult
No cost, no obligation, nothing to buy. Just honest homebuying guidance from a nonprofit that doesn't sell homes or loans.