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First-Time Home Buyer Counseling

ECHO's First-Time Home Buyer Counseling provides one-on-one counseling on the homebuying process.  The Housing Counselor is responsible for reviewing all documentation collected from the potential homebuyers, examining and identifying barriers to homeownership; creating an action plan with the potential homebuyers; assessing their preparedness for the purchase; and preparing them for the responsibility of being homeowners.  More specifically, the Housing Counselor reviews the credit report* with the clients, and determines what steps need to be taken to clean up adverse credit; and begins to develop a budget based on current income and expenses, and provides counseling on money-saving methods.  This service is offered to residents of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.

*Credit reports available at: http://www.annualcreditreport.com

Program Offices

Hayward Office​
22551 Second Street #200
Hayward, CA 94541
510-581-9380
855-ASK-ECHO toll free

Livermore Office
141 N. Livermore Avenue
Livermore, CA 94550
​925-583-5992
855-ASK-ECHO
toll free
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Administrative Offices
22551 Second Street, Suite 200
Hayward, CA 94541
510-581-9380 phone
510-537-4793 fax
Site last updated on March 18, 2023
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  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • ECHO Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • What People Say About ECHO
    • Thank You for Your Support!
  • Programs
    • Fair Housing Services
    • First-Time Home Buyer Counseling
    • Home Buyer Education >
      • Homebuyer Class Registration
    • Homeseeking Services
    • Project SHARE >
      • Shared Housing Inquiry Form
    • Rent Review & Eviction Programs >
      • Rent Review Questionnaire
    • Rental Assistance Program
    • Tenant/Landlord Services
  • Events
  • GIVING TUESDAY DONATION
  • Contact
  • Get Involved!
  • Resources
  • Training Videos