ECONOMIC GROWTH CORPORATION
  • Brian Hollenback, President/CEO
  • Shimer Square
  • About
  • Homebuyer Class Schedule
  • Housing Counseling Services
  • Bidding Opportunities
  • Home
  • Garden District
  • Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program
  • Fixing My Home
  • Multifamily
  • Development
  • Alfabetización financiera y educación para compradores de vivienda
  • Growth General Contracting, LLC
  • Northside Lofts
  • Moline Downpayment Housing Program
  • Personal Growth Workshop
  • Beth Payne, Senior Vice President
  • Single Family
  • Neighborhood Stabilization Program
  • Meet the Team
  • Wilson Lofts
  • Post Purchase Class
  • Subsidiaries
  • Awards
  • Andrew Fisher, Construction Director
  • Kerry Mangelsdorf, Office Manager & IT Support
  • Renaissance & Goldman Lofts
  • Frank Perez, Financial Education Coordinator
  • Centre @ 501
  • Alex Stockwell, Controller
  • Coatsworth Apartments
  • Kate Lackey, Accounting Assistant
  • Contact
  • Lawrence Lofts
  • Star Block
  • Madison Prater, Accounts Payable Coordinator
  • Jackson Square
  • Heather Starr, Executive Assistant
  • Goldman Family Block
  • Bowlby Condominiums
  • Goldman Lofts
  • Murphy Lofts

2026 Homebuyer Schedule

GROWTH offers specialized pre-purchase counseling and homebuyer education workshops designed specifically for Illinois residents, equipping homebuyers with the knowledge they need for a successful home-buying experience.
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Participation in our one-day homebuyer education class is a mandatory requirement for all Illinois homebuyers involved in GROWTH’s homebuyer programs. This class must be completed before any homebuyer(s) can make an offer on a property, ensuring they are fully prepared for the responsibilities of homeownership.

Classes are available both online and in-person, with limited seating, once a month on a Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

To secure your spot, register below or call our office at (309) 788-6311.
REGISTER ONLINE
Participants who wish to attend virtually will need the following:
  • An active and accessible email address
  • Internet connection
  • A smartphone, computer, or tablet device
If you don't have internet access, you can call in to listen to the webinar using your phone. The webinar link will be emailed to participants one day before the session.

GROWTH is a HUD-approved Housing Counseling agency with HUD-certified Housing Counselors on staff, ensuring that our clients receive expert, reliable guidance throughout their homeownership journey.

We take pride in having this certification since 2003, as it distinguishes GROWTH's housing counseling from others by ensuring that our services meet the highest standards set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

​Best of all, GROWTH's housing counseling services are always offered free of charge to Illinois residents seeking assistance.
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The classes will be held both online via webinar and limited in-person seating. Advance registrations are required.

2026 Homebuyer Class Schedule
All classes are held on Saturday.​

January 17, 2026
February 21, 2026
March 21, 2026
April 18, 2026
May 16, 2026
June 13, 2026
July 18, 2026
August 15, 2026
September 19, 2026
October 17, 2026
November 14, 2026
No Class in December
  • Brian Hollenback, President/CEO
  • Shimer Square
  • About
  • Homebuyer Class Schedule
  • Housing Counseling Services
  • Bidding Opportunities
  • Home
  • Garden District
  • Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program
  • Fixing My Home
  • Multifamily
  • Development
  • Alfabetización financiera y educación para compradores de vivienda
  • Growth General Contracting, LLC
  • Northside Lofts
  • Moline Downpayment Housing Program
  • Personal Growth Workshop
  • Beth Payne, Senior Vice President
  • Single Family
  • Neighborhood Stabilization Program
  • Meet the Team
  • Wilson Lofts
  • Post Purchase Class
  • Subsidiaries
  • Awards
  • Andrew Fisher, Construction Director
  • Kerry Mangelsdorf, Office Manager & IT Support
  • Renaissance & Goldman Lofts
  • Frank Perez, Financial Education Coordinator
  • Centre @ 501
  • Alex Stockwell, Controller
  • Coatsworth Apartments
  • Kate Lackey, Accounting Assistant
  • Contact
  • Lawrence Lofts
  • Star Block
  • Madison Prater, Accounts Payable Coordinator
  • Jackson Square
  • Heather Starr, Executive Assistant
  • Goldman Family Block
  • Bowlby Condominiums
  • Goldman Lofts
  • Murphy Lofts