Financial Resources for Buyers with LHC

Louisiana REALTORS • August 13, 2020

REALTOR Education on Financial Resources & Assistance for Buyers

Louisiana REALTORS® has partnered with the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) for a four-part educational series on products geared to help today's buyers. REALTORS® interested in learning more about down payment resources and in gaining knowledge on ways to better educate today's buyers are encouraged to participate and hear about LHC's mission and services. 

All these sessions are offered at no charge and for informational purposes. REALTORS® can attend live and have an opportunity to ask questions, or you can access the webinar recordings after each session is completed by clicking on a topic below.. 

Recordings:

What REALTORS® Should Know About Down Payment Assistance

Presented by: Crystal Casher-Ward and Terry Hale

Take the opportunity to gain knowledge about down payment assistance and what resources are available.


Attracting Clients Through Homebuyer Education

Presented by: HUD Certified Counselor Sonja Andrews Smith

This session will discuss how to use homebuyer education as a tool to attract potential homebuyers in need down payment assistance. A comprehensive program overview and detailed explanation of benefits will be shared. 


What REALTORS® Need to Know About the Resilience Soft Second (RSS) Program

Presented by: Crystal Casher-Ward and Terry Hale

Take the opportunity to gain knowledge about the Resilience Soft Second (RSS) program that offers up to $60,000 in assistance. This session will cover a detailed overview of the benefits, qualifications, and how the program can be layered with mortgage options to make homeownership even more affordable. 

What REALTORS® Should Know About Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Programs

Presented by: Crystal Casher-Ward and Terry Hale

Take the opportunity to gain knowledge about Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) programs and how it can offer low- to moderate-income first-time homebuyers an annual cost savings of up to $2,000 for the life of their loan. 

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Consumer Guide Update: Thinking of Selling? 7 Factors to Consider

By Louisiana REALTORS® • January 23, 2026
NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide offering homeowners factors to consider when deciding whether to sell their home. The guide includes seven discussion points to help potential sellers think through the decision with the help of a real estate professional who’s a REALTOR®. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow up to two weeks for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Thinking of Selling? 7 Factors to Consider How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient Can’t Pay Your Mortgage? You Have Options 8 Tips for Selling Your Home in Winter Hiring a Remodeling Contractor Real Estate Contract Contingencies Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their home buying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for the next consumer guide, which will look at factors to consider when deciding whether to purchase real estate as an investment.
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