Buying a home may feel like a distant goal, especially when you're balancing everyday expenses and trying to build savings.Realtor.com estimated that the typical U.S. household would need about seven years to save for a typical down payment in 2025, highlighting the importance of planning ahead. But you don't have to wait until you're ready to buy to start preparing.
From building savings and understanding your credit to learning how mortgage lending works, taking steps to strengthen your financial foundation can help you prepare for the future. YWCA Delaware is here to help you get started.
Join us for a free workshop where you'll learn about resources to strengthen your financial future and what it takes to prepare for homeownership.
What You’ll Learn
Build Your Financial Foundation
Explore YWCA Delaware’s ALICE Asset Building Program, which offers long-term financial counseling and an opportunity for eligible participants to receive up to $1,500 in matched savings for approved homeownership-related expenses.
Get Ready for Homeownership
Learn about the homebuying process, mortgage lending, what lenders look for when reviewing applications and the financial responsibilities that come with owning a home. You’ll have an opportunity to build your knowledge and better understand the steps involved in preparing to buy a home.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is for anyone who wants to strengthen their financial foundation, explore the possibility of buying a home or better understand what it takes to become a homeowner. Whether you’re just beginning to consider homeownership or already planning your next steps, you’ll gain information to help you move forward.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Format: Hybrid (in person or via Zoom)
In person: YMCA Central
501 W. 11th St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Prefer to attend virtually? Register for the Zoom option, and you’ll receive a link to join the workshop.
Presented by YWCA Delaware in partnership with Fulton Mortgage Company.
We thank YMCA Central for sponsoring the venue and providing space for this workshop.
Research has found that homebuyer education was associated with 42% lower odds of foreclosure in one study. Learning about the homebuying process and preparing your finances can help you make more informed decisions about your future. Take advantage of this free workshop to explore your options, ask questions and discover resources available through YWCA Delaware to help you take the next step toward homeownership.