GDRA Homebuyer Summer Workshops
- Greater Dayton Realtist Association
- Jun 1
- 2 min read
By GDRA Contributor • Dayton Weekly News
Empowering Homebuyers, One Workshop at a Time
This summer, the Greater Dayton Realtist Association (GDRA) made significant progress toward its mission of “Democracy in Housing” by hosting a powerful series of free homebuyer education workshops throughout June 2025.
Held at Central State University in Dayton, the sessions were made possible through partnerships with:
PNC Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Wright‑Patt Credit Union
DayAir Credit Union
Civista Bank
Chase Bank
First Financial Bank
Workshop Highlights
Offered nearly every week, each two-hour session covered key homeownership topics, including:
✅ Building and improving credit
✅ Understanding mortgage types
✅ Saving for a down payment
✅ Estimating closing costs
✅ Financial planning for homeownership
Attendees included first-time buyers, growing families, and generational wealth builders—all seeking guidance in an approachable, interactive format that featured real-time Q&A with real estate and lending experts.
Closing the Gap Through Education
These workshops directly supported families—especially in Dayton’s underserved Black communities—where access to financing and trustworthy housing education has too often been out of reach.
This effort is central to GDRA’s mission of:
Promoting affordable homeownership
Fighting systemic inequities in housing
Closing the racial wealth gap
By uniting trusted financial partners and community advocates, GDRA positioned itself as both educator and advocate, reinforcing the belief that knowledge is a key to ownership.
Impact & Participant Feedback
✔️ Dozens of families walked away with clarity and confidence
✔️ Many expressed feeling empowered and “finally ready” to start the homebuying journey
✔️ Participants appreciated the real-world advice and cultural relatability of GDRA’s presenters
These workshops are more than just educational—they’re a blueprint for transformation, helping individuals and families make generational shifts through ownership.
GDRA’s Holistic Approach to Housing
GDRA is powered by a dynamic network of professionals:
Real Estate Professionals
Finance & Lending Experts
Insurance & Home Services Providers
Legal & Advocacy Leaders
Educators & Community Developers
Together, this coalition takes a comprehensive approach to housing access—educating, empowering, financing, and protecting new homeowners.
Why It Matters
In communities where housing inequality has persisted for decades, GDRA’s summer workshops show what’s possible when local knowledge, national advocacy, and financial institutions work together.
With each session, GDRA reaffirms its role in building a more equitable Dayton—one homeowner at a time.
Get Involved
Interested in future workshops, partnerships, or membership?
Visit greaterdaytonrealtist.com or email info@greaterdaytonrealtist.com
Stay tuned for upcoming fall and winter workshop dates!
About GDRA
The Greater Dayton Realtist Association is a local chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), dedicated to promoting Democracy in Housing for Black and minority families through education, advocacy, and access.
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