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FirstHome IQ

Free homeownership education with courses, resources, and outreach for students

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FirstHome IQ is a nonprofit education platform built to help the next generation learn homeownership and financial literacy fundamentals. It offers online education designed for engagement, including short videos and visually compelling lessons delivered through online courses and social media content. Learners can also use curated resources intended to support real decisions, including calculators, down payment assistance information, and budgeting tools. For educators and community partners, FirstHome IQ provides presentation materials, curricula, and activities to support on-site learning. The organization partners with school districts and community organizations and provides training and outreach coordination to help volunteers deliver education locally. Participants build skills like understanding credit, saving for a down payment, and managing debt, with the goal of improving financial literacy and reducing costly mistakes.

Outcomes

  • Build foundational homeownership knowledge
  • Strengthen practical financial literacy skills
  • Locate tools for planning and budgeting
  • Prepare for future buying decisions

What's included?

  • Online Education Content

    Curated homeownership and financial literacy lessons designed for engagement. Formats include short videos and digestible learning experiences delivered through online courses and social content.

  • Resource Library

    A collection of tools and references for students, families, schools, and first-time homebuyers. Resources include calculators, down payment assistance information, and budgeting tools.

  • Outreach and Educator Materials

    Presentation materials, curricula, handouts, and activities for on-site education. Includes training and outreach coordination to help facilitate local volunteer impact.

Who is this for?

  • Students building financial literacy early
  • Educators teaching homeownership concepts
  • Community organizations supporting young adults

About the creator

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Kristin Messerli

Co-Founder and Executive Director of FirstHome IQ | Homeownership Education Researcher

Kristin Messerli is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of FirstHome IQ. She is a speaker and researcher focused on next-generation homeownership and financial wellness. Her background includes social work with unhoused youth, homebuyer education,...