An Upward Mobility data report states, "Only 3% of homeowners in Boone County are black."

At the time we heard this, Columbia had no agency certified by HUD to teach homebuyer classes necessary for down payment assistance. Our response: we obtained HUD certification with five staff members certified as housing counselors.

Community members (local real estate agents, lenders, and other experts in homeownership) have stepped up to help teach first time homebuyer classes, and we are incredibly grateful for their support!

Rick Weisner (Habitat for Humanity contractor) films a video for the First Time Homebuyer class teaching about what to prepare for in an inspection.

Ashley Switzer (Habitat for Humanity) and Sherry Wyss (Love Columbia) stand with three Habitat for Humanity home recipients attending a first time homebuyer class.