National Homeownership Month to be Celebrated with Free Week-Long Classes, June 8-12, 2026, at Gesher Human Services
Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, will be offering Homeownership Empowerment Week, a series of free classes from June 8-12 to celebrate National Homeownership Month. The classes are designed to guide potential and current homeowners through the full lifecycle of owning a home—from the initial credit check to long-term sustainability. The class on June 8 will be held in person at Gesher’s headquarters (29699 Southfield Road, Southfield) with attendees asked to sign up for a 30-minute meeting between 9.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. with a financial education counselor and obtain a free credit score report; the remaining four classes will be held virtually on Zoom at noon.
June is traditionally believed to be a great time of year to buy a home. According to USA Mortgage it offers peak inventory, easier viewing options because of extended days, less disruption for children because of school vacation, easier inspections and even favorable tax implications. Nationally, the homeownership rate is around 65 percent but in Detroit the number is around 54 percent; economists point to the importance of homeownership for creating generational wealth and allowing families to control their living situations.