Video Workshop Series
Lowering Your Property Taxes: A Guide to Exemptions & Resources
In this workshop, we will discuss the various tax exemptions available to homeowners and the process for qualifying and applying for each exemption. We’ll cover topics such as home assessment values; STAR, veterans and other specialized tax credits such as tax exemptions available to homeowners in Manufactured Home Communities (Parks); and where to turn for help if needed. This course demystifies the relationship between home assessment values and your tax bill and ensures you have the tools to protect your financial investment and keep more money in your pocket.
$5.00 – 1 hour 23 minutes
Preparing Your Home for Aging In Place
In this class, our expert presenter from the Tompkins County Office of the Aging will cover tools and strategies for assessing risks and making a home safe and accessible, plus we’ll cover community resources for renovations and repair, other strategies for protecting your investment long term, and more!
$5.00 – 1 hour 25 minutes
Creating Pest-Free, Healthy Homes with Integrated Pest Management
Discover ways to manage pests safely and effectively in your home using integrated pest management (IPM) methods. This session will introduce you to tools and techniques that are safer and more effective than rodenticides, sprays, and bug bombs. IPM employs a variety of strategies, including prevention tactics, exclusion and pesticides to control unwanted critters like mice, rats, cockroaches, bed bugs, wasps, ants, etc.!
$5.00 – 1 hour 16 minutes
Managing Large Repairs and Hiring Contractors
In this session, a local building professional will discuss how to successfully plan and prepare for larger home projects, including finding the right contractor and the best tips for managing the process. Participants will learn what to expect in terms of costs, timelines, and how to avoid common obstacles.
$5.00 – 1 hour 29 minutes
Homeowner's Insurance: Choosing the Right Policy (and adapting to your changing needs)
This on-demand, video-based class features expert presenters from local insurance companies who cover key information about homeowner’s insurance costs, strategies for managing policies, and planning for the future. You’ll learn how to assess risk and choose the best policy for your household—all at your own pace.
$5.00 – 1 hour 36 minutes
Selling A Home: Where to Start and How to Close
In this session, a local real-estate agent walks us through how the home sales process works and covers topics such as preparing the home, necessary tests and improvements, deciding on a price, finding a realtor, property disclosures, listing the property, contracts and negotiations, and more. You’ll also find out what the 2024 rules change around real estate commissions means for you as a seller.
$5.00 – 2 hours 2 minutes
Protect Your Assets: Wills & Estates
During this class, our local attorney expert will help participants examine assets and decide on the best ways to manage them. Topics include: power of attorney, health care proxy, wills, distribution of assets, executors, guardians and more.
$5.00 – 1 hour 30 minutes
If you’re a staff member, affiliated with Habitat for Humanity, or a past INHS Homebuyer Education participant to email hbe@ithacanhs.org for a free link!
Opening Reception of Homes, Hope, and Opportunity Since 1976 Exhibit
