NEW CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE FOR FLORIDA REALTORS^®

“AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS: What Every Realtor^® Should Know.”

Florida Housing is offering affordable housing training for Realtors^® across the State. The training provides three continuing education units (3 CEUs) for registered attendees. “Affordable Housing Solutions: What Every Realtor^® Should Know” is a three-hour course that emphasizes the importance of affordable homeownership programs. The course provides an overview of Florida Housing’s Homebuyer Loan Programs that provide affordable home financing alternatives through low-interest rate mortgages, and down payment and closing cost assistance.

Florida Housing does not charge for this class; however, a minimum number of 30 Realtors^® is required. Each hosting Association may charge a reasonable registration fee to cover expenses for sponsoring the training. To date, more than 2,000 Realtors^® statewide have been trained through this course.

Course AFF101 Outline

• Florida Housing’s History and Mission
• Vested Powers, Authorities and Programs Administered by Florida Housing
• What Realtors^® Should Know About Affordable Housing Opportunities
• Achieving the American Dream
• Overview of Florida Housing’s Homeownership Programs
• Predatory Lending and Applicable State Laws
• Discussion

Realtors^® must contact their local Realtor^® Association and have the Association contact Florida Housing to schedule a course in your area. Classes are going fast, please contact Natalyne Zanders at (850) 488-4197, or via e-mail at natalyne.zanders@floridahousing.org.