
CCCSMD also hosts a series of free, online webinars, each month.
Prior to registering for online webinars, CCCSMD requires participants to complete three disclaimers. Click here for links to the disclaimers.
Here are the upcoming workshops for October 2021:
Scams and Identity Theft
Join CCCSMD to become more aware of current scams; how to protect against identity theft; indicators of scams and identity theft; how a victim of a scam or identity theft can move forward towards recovery; how being a victim of a scam or identity theft can impact an individual’s ability to secure, afford and sustain housing.
Duration: 1 hour
Wed., Feb. 16 @ 1 p.m. – register
Credit and Credit Reporting
Join CCCSMD to learn how to understand and read the credit report; how to dispute inaccuracies; how a healthy credit report is important in finding, sustaining, and maintaining affordable housing and in meeting other credit needs.
Duration: 1 hour
There are no upcoming events at this time.
First Time Homebuyer
Interested in buying a home? Join CCCSMD, a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, for our live 6-hour virtually-delivered 1st Time Homebuyers Workshop. The workshop covers all the elements of the home buying process from financial preparation and credit review to mortgage financing and closing.
Duration: 6 hours
Sat., Feb. 5 @ 9 a.m. – register
Sat., Feb. 25 @ 9 a.m. (Spanish Language) – register
Introduction to Homeownership
Workshop topics include the decision to buy or not buy; financial readiness; the importance of the credit report and score; introduction to loan options and lender guidelines; available resources.
Duration: 1 hour
Wed., Feb. 9 @ 1 p.m. – register
Budgeting
Join CCCSMD to learn the importance of tracking expenses; making spending adjustments; understanding the difference between needs and wants; and how a sound budget is important in finding, sustaining, and maintaining affordable housing.
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Building Wealth Through Checking and Savings
Join CCCSMD to learn about reverse budgeting, the importance of finding the right checking or savings account for you, and tips to help you get started today in working toward your savings goals
Duration: 1 hour
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Introduction to Renting
Workshop topics include: learning about the process of renting a property, how to best prepare, understanding lease contracts, effectively communicating with landlords and how to best position yourself financially as well as your rights under Fair Housing laws and the importance of credit
Duration: 1 hour
Thurs., Feb. 4 @ 1 p.m. – register
Rental Eviction Prevention
Workshop topics include the eviction process & causes, different types of eviction notices, impacts & ways to prevent eviction, discrimination & fair housing.
Duration: 1 hour
Tues., Feb. 15 @ 1 p.m. – register
Managing Finances in Uncertain times
Workshop topics include the mental and physical impacts of financial hardships, the importance of counseling, relevant stats, the difference between wants & needs, debt-relief options, crisis budgeting, and more.
Duration: 1 hour
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Fair Housing
Join CCCSMD to learn about Fair Housing laws and how to file a complaint if you feel your rights have been violated. We will review a brief history of the Fair Housing Act, talk about what is prohibited and list the protected classes. This seminar will also cover housing discrimination and provide examples.
Thurs., Feb. 10 @ 1 p.m. – register
Fair Housing – Knowing your rights
Participants learn the specifics around the Fair Housing Act Laws that protect the disabled; the difference between reasonable accommodations and modifications; how to request them, and how discrimination is defined.
Duration: 1 hour
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Foreclosure Prevention
Participants learn about the different types of foreclosures and how to avoid them; what retention and non-retention options are available; the terminology used around foreclosures; specific programs to help borrowers at risk and what scams to be aware of.
Workshops last 1 hour
Tues., Feb. 8 @ 1 p.m. – register