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Home
Buying Process
Discover your dream home in North Lawndale with LCDC’s selection of affordable houses. As a faith-based community development corporation, we offer financial assistance programs and guidance to empower your homeownership journey. Explore now and take the first step towards your new home.
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Complete intake form
Take the home buyer education course
Complete one on
one home buyer counseling appointments
Get prequalified
for a mortgage
Take the home buyer education course
Complete one on
one home buyer counseling appointments
Tailored to your unique needs, these personalized sessions provide you with expert guidance, from understanding the basics of the home buying process to securing financing and closing on your new home. Our experienced counselors are here to answer all your questions, help you navigate challenges, and ensure you're fully prepared for every step of the homeownership journey.
Get prequalified
for a mortgage
After doing steps 1-3, we will get you on your way to see what mortgage you are prequalified for.
In our quest to bridge the racial wealth gap, LCDC, in partnership with United Power for Action and Justice, proudly leads the Reclaiming North Lawndale Initiative. This campaign is a cornerstone in our mission to provide affordable homeownership opportunities to Black and Latino families, fostering generational wealth and community revitalization.
Homeownership Opportunities:
Traditional Home:
Size: Approx. 1618 sq. ft.
Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, energy-efficient design, rear parking pad.
Modular Home:
Size: Approx. 1618 sq. ft.
Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, energy-efficient, rear parking pad.
Current homes
for sale
Upcoming workshops
Financial educational workshops in 2025 with Stephanie Gill:
• April- Credit Card Debt Management + Transfer Balances
• June - Credit & Savings Building for Homeownership
• August- How To Shop & Get Approved for the best Credit Cards
• October - How To Read Your 3 Major Credit Reports for Impact
• December- How To Enjoy the Holidays & Prepare for Homeownership
Additional Topics:
• Understanding Debt to Income Ratio for Homeownership
• Poverty & Prosperity as a State of Mind
• How Purpose Unlocks Wealth
Homebuyer Education Workshop
Our HUD-certified 8-hour Homebuyer Education Course walks you through the entire homebuying journey—from budgeting and credit basics to working with realtors and understanding the closing process. This course is delivered over two days in 4-hour sessions and includes expert insights on down payment assistance programs to help you become a confident and informed homeowner.
2025 Homebuyer Education Workshop Schedule
Here’s the Homebuyer Education Workshop schedule for the rest of the year. Sessions will be hosted each month, alternating between virtual and in-person formats:
These are HUD-certified 8-hour Homebuyer Education courses, delivered in two 4-hour sessions, and they require a follow-up one-on-one appointment with the Homebuying Specialist to complete certification.
🖥️ Virtual Sessions
8-Hour Homebuyer Education Course
Location: Online
Join us for this comprehensive homebuyer education course,
delivered in two 4-hour virtual sessions.
Important Notes:
Only registered participants may attend.
Please do not share this link.
Held on the 4th Wednesday & Thursday of the month
from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- April 23 & 24
- June 25 & 26
- August 20 & 21
- October 22 & 23
- December 10 & 11 (adjusted for the holidays)
🏠 In-Person Sessions
8-Hour Homebuyer Education Course
Location: 3843 W. Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Join us for this comprehensive homebuyer education course,
delivered in two 4-hour in-person sessions.
Important Notes:
Space is limited—only registered participants may attend.
Please do not bring guests or additional attendees.
We recommend bringing your own water, drinks, and snacks.
Held on the 3rd & 4th Saturday of the month
from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- May 17 & 24
- July 19 & 26
- September 20 & 27
- November 8 & 15 (adjusted for the holidays)
Born out of the need to address the racial wealth gap within Black and Latino communities and in partnership with United Power for Action and Justice, LCDC is leading the Reclaiming North Lawndale Initiative. With homeownership being a crucial factor in obtaining and sustaining generational wealth and the history of Black communities being prevented from achieving homeownership, LCDC is on a quest to remedy the systemic obstacles.
We are prepared to build 1000 new single-family homes ensuring that working Black and Latino families have affordable homes available to purchase and helping to revitalize the community. We also provide essential homeownership counseling to combat predatory and discriminatory housing practices.