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Last updated on Wednesday, March 18, 2015
(BLOOMINGTON) - The City of Bloomington’s Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) will host the Home Buyers Club in April.
The workshop offers participants a chance to learn how to become successful homeowners.
The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 18th and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 25th in Bloomington City Hall, 401 N. Morton St. Attendance to both sessions is required to complete the class.
The Home Buyers Club program helps first-time home buyers understand and overcome the obstacles involved in realizing the American dream of homeownership. Presenters will include HAND's HUD-certified housing counselors, and local real estate industry professionals.
Participants will receive the HAND-produced home-buying guide, "Buying a Home: A Guide for First-Time Home Buyers," and an opportunity to meet with a HAND housing counselor to develop a personalized home-buying action plan. Income eligible participants that complete the classes may apply for $5,000 down payment and closing cost assistance from HAND.
Discussion topics will include:
Determining if homeownership is right for you
Developing a household budget and savings plan
Establishing good credit
Navigating the home-buying process from start to finish
Inspecting your potential home
Locating mortgage application and down payment assistance programs
Protecting your investment and maintaining your home
Accessing community and neighborhood housing resources
The Home Buyers Club is offered to anyone in the community at no cost. However, class size is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, please visit http://bloomington.in.gov/homebuyersclub/apply, email hand@bloomington.in.gov, or call HAND at 812.349.3401.
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