Housing & Education Alliance, Inc.

Housing & Education Alliance, Inc. HEA is a 501 (c ) 3 non-profit Hud Certified Housing Counseling Agency. HEA celebrates and embraces the gift and richness of diversity.

HEA is a 501 (c) 3 HUD certified counseling agency, founded in 2002, providing culturally sensitive bilingual housing counseling services to our community. As an affiliate of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and a member of their National Homeownership Network (NHN), HEA is able to bring additional resources to help the residents of the communities we serve.

What an incredible day of learning, connection, and community! 🏡✨As we celebrate June as National Homeownership Month, H...
06/09/2026

What an incredible day of learning, connection, and community! 🏡✨

As we celebrate June as National Homeownership Month, Housing and Education Alliance was proud to bring together future homeowners, lenders, realtors, housing partners, and community organizations to help families take the next step toward informed and sustainable homeownership.

From first-time homebuyer education to down payment assistance information, credit readiness, mortgage guidance, and community resources — this event was all about opening doors, building stronger futures, and honoring the dream of homeownership.

Ready to begin your homeownership journey? Visit www.heausa.org and follow HEA on social media for upcoming classes, counseling services, and community events.

Special Thanks to Title Sponsor: Wells Fargo and heartfelt thank you to all our partners, City of Tampa of Tampa Careersource Tampa Bayurce Tampa Bay Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc. (CDC of Tampa) Habitat For Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough Metropolitan Ministries TAMPA HOUSING Tampa Housing AuthorityITY mortgage Onity Group Inc. Rebuilding Together Greater Floridaether Greater Florida Synovus Third FederalThird Federal Bayside Positive Spin Inc. BILL SHIELDS ROOFING, INC.

🎓🏡 Congratulations to our newest First-Time Homebuyer Education graduates!Today, these future homeowners took an importa...
06/08/2026

🎓🏡 Congratulations to our newest First-Time Homebuyer Education graduates!

Today, these future homeowners took an important step toward understanding the homebuying process, building confidence, and preparing for sustainable homeownership.

At Housing and Education Alliance (HEA), we are proud to provide education, tools, and guidance to help families move closer to achieving the dream of owning a home.

📢 Orange County residents: Our First-Time Homebuyer Education classes are currently FREE for Orange County participants. This is a great opportunity to learn about credit, budgeting, mortgage readiness, down payment assistance, working with lenders/realtors, and the steps to becoming a successful homeowner.

Start your homeownership journey today: www.heausa.org

06/03/2026

Sylvia A. Alvarez During National Homeownership Month 🏡

As Tampa Bay families continue facing high mortgage rates, inflation, rising costs, and uncertainty in the housing market, Sylvia A. Alvarez, CEO of Housing & Education Alliance, continues to be a powerful and trusted voice for homebuyers and working families.
In a recent Spectrum News feature, Sylvia A. Alvarez reminded buyers that waiting is not always the best strategy:
“If you can qualify, buy a house now.”
Her message is clear: while today’s market is challenging, homeownership remains possible with education, preparation, and trusted guidance.
For decades, Sylvia A. Alvarez has dedicated her work to helping families understand the homebuying process, access down payment assistance, and move toward long-term housing stability.
This National Homeownership Month, we honor her continued leadership, advocacy, and commitment to keeping the dream of homeownership alive.
Watch the full article on : : https://lnkd.in/eMTnmEPW

📍 Join HEA’s Housing Event to Meet lenders, housing experts, and Realtors, learn about down payment assistance programs, explore community resources, and get practical tips on credit, budgeting, and mortgage readiness. Plus, enjoy raffles, giveaways, and refreshments!
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Location: 9215 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33612
CareerSource Building, Busch Blvd and take the next step toward homeownership. (A special thank you to Wells Fargo, our Title Sponsor, for supporting community education and homeownership opportunities.)

Homeownership is still possible — preparation makes the difference.

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Thinking about buying your first home?Start with HomeTRACK — HEA’s HUD-approved First-Time Homebuyer Education course de...
06/01/2026

Thinking about buying your first home?
Start with HomeTRACK — HEA’s HUD-approved First-Time Homebuyer Education course designed to help you build knowledge, confidence, and readiness for the homeownership journey.

Learn at your own pace, in English or Spanish, and take the next step with support from HUD-certified housing counselors.

Start your journey today: www.heausa.org

Homeownership Readiness Workshop (Cómo Convertirse en Propietario de Vivienda).On May 29th, 2026: At Aguilas Internacion...
06/01/2026

Homeownership Readiness Workshop (Cómo Convertirse en Propietario de Vivienda).

On May 29th, 2026: At Aguilas Internacionales Technical Institute (AITI), in partnership with Enterprise Latinas, we had the opportunity to meet with students and share information about homeownership readiness, including financial preparation, credit, budgeting, the homebuying process, and down payment assistance programs available to help make homeownership more affordable.

05/26/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our First-Time Homebuyer Graduates! 🏡✨
We are so proud of our Tampa Class graduates from May 20–22, 2026 for taking an important step toward homeownership. Through education, preparation, and commitment, they are building a stronger path toward their future homes.

Thinking about buying a home but not sure where to start? Join Housing & Education Alliance for our upcoming Housing Event on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the CareerSource Building, 9215 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33612.

Meet lenders, housing experts, and Realtors, learn about down payment assistance, credit, budgeting, mortgage readiness, and community resources.

🎁 Raffles, giveaways, refreshments, and more!

Visit www.heausa.org to register or learn more.

Here to guide you on your homeownership journey. Yes it is possible and we can show you how. More than 12,600 have purc...
05/22/2026

Here to guide you on your homeownership journey. Yes it is possible and we can show you how. More than 12,600 have purchased their with our assistance. Hope to see you there.

🏡 Ready to move from renting to owning?Join Housing & Education Alliance for a special Housing Event designed to help in...
05/21/2026

🏡 Ready to move from renting to owning?
Join Housing & Education Alliance for a special Housing Event designed to help individuals and families better understand the path to homeownership.

Meet lenders, housing experts, and Realtors, learn about down payment assistance programs, explore community resources, and get practical tips on credit, budgeting, and mortgage readiness.

🎉 Plus, enjoy raffles, giveaways, and refreshments!

📅 Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
📍 Location: 9215 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33612
CareerSource Building, Busch Blvd

A special thank you to Wells Fargo, our Title Sponsor, for supporting community education and homeownership opportunities.

Tables and sponsorship opportunities are available.

📞 Contact: 813-932-4663
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.heausa.org

05/20/2026

🏡 Ready to move from renting to owning?
Join Housing & Education Alliance for a special Housing Event designed to help individuals and families better understand the path to homeownership.
Meet lenders, housing experts, and Realtors, learn about down payment assistance programs, explore community resources, and get practical tips on credit, budgeting, and mortgage readiness.
🎉 Plus, enjoy raffles, giveaways, and refreshments!

📅 Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
📍 Location: 9215 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33612
CareerSource Building, Busch Blvd

A special thank you to Wells Fargo our Title Sponsor, for supporting community education and homeownership opportunities.
Tables and sponsorship opportunities are available.

📞 Contact: 813-932-4663
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.heausa.org

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🏡 Ready to move from renting to owning?Join Housing & Education Alliance for a special Housing Event designed to help in...
05/13/2026

🏡 Ready to move from renting to owning?
Join Housing & Education Alliance for a special Housing Event designed to help individuals and families better understand the path to homeownership.

Meet lenders, housing experts, and Realtors, learn about down payment assistance programs, explore community resources, and get practical tips on credit, budgeting, and mortgage readiness.

🎉 Plus, enjoy raffles, giveaways, and refreshments!

📅 Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
📍 Location: 9215 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33612
CareerSource Building, Busch Blvd

A special thank you to Wells Fargo our Title Sponsor, for supporting community education and homeownership opportunities.

Tables and sponsorship opportunities are available.

📞 Contact: 813-932-4663
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.heausa.org

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CareerSource Tampa Bay, 9215 N. Florida Avenue, Suite 104
Tampa, FL
33612

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18139324660

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