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Minnesota Homeownership Center

Find a Home Stretch Workshop

1000 Payne Ave, Ste 200, St. Paul, MN 55130

Hours
8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Application process
Preregistration is required for all workshops. Many workshops are listed as a series of sessions. You must attend all sessions to successfully complete the workshop.
Fees
There is a small fee for the workshop which covers your registration, manual and handouts. Fees vary by agency.
Site Service Area

Statewide

Home Stretch is a proven program that helps prepare homebuyers for successful homeownership. Workshop topics include:
  • Steps to becoming a homeowner
  • How to prepare financially for homeownership
  • What you can afford to pay for a home
  • Importance of credit and how it impacts homeownership
  • How to choose the right mortgage loan and get approved
  • Ways to shop for a home
  • What to do when you are ready to make an offer on a home
  • Importance of having a home inspection
  • How to prepare for loan closing and closing procedures
  • Responsibilities of homeownership
  • How to avoid scams
Some programs run by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency may require completion of the Home Stretch workshop for help with:
  • Down payment
  • Closing costs
A listing of Home Stretch workshops is available online. For those unable to meet workshop scheduling requirements, an online self-guided homebuyer education course called Framework is available.
Last Update
01/24/2026
Providing organization
Minnesota Homeownership Center
Organization URLhttps://www.hocmn.org