MVSB and Affordable Housing Education and Development (AHEAD) are teaming up to present a workshop for people considering purchasing their first home and for anyone interested in learning about the home buying process.
The workshop is a practical guide to buying a home. Issues covered include budgeting and financial management, credit and credit reports, shopping for a home, getting a mortgage, home inspections, special financing programs and more. The workshop will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Pease Public Library in Plymouth. All participants will receive a free credit report, the “Realizing the Dream” text binder and other useful materials in their quest for home ownership.
To register or obtain additional information, visit www.homesahead.org or call AHEAD’s HomeOwnership Center at (800) 974-1377. Seating is limited and advance registration is required. Participants attending the session will also receive a certificate from the HomeOwnership Center that is recognized by New Hampshire Housing Authority, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Rural Development (formerly the Farmers Home Administration), VA and Fannie Mae (FNMA).
Since 1991, Affordable Housing, Education and Development (AHEAD) Inc. has been dedicated to strengthening families by helping them build and preserve assets for the future. With offices in Littleton, Berlin and Colebrook, AHEAD provides innovative housing opportunities and cutting-edge homebuyer and financial education services to families of limited means residing in Coös and northern Grafton Counties. AHEAD is a proud member of NeighborWorks® America, a national network of more than 240 community based organizations that foster healthy communities.
