Metropolis workshop to offer home-buying info > Columbia Enterprise Report

Potential owners can find out about accessible mortgage applications and different info throughout June’s All Entry Columbia session.

The quarterly periods held by the town’s Community Development department intention to strengthen neighborhoods by offering sources to residents on subjects similar to native management, monetary training and residential upkeep. The June 23 session will give attention to encouraging dwelling possession and embody particulars on metropolis dwelling mortgage applications, do-it-yourself initiatives and cost-saving dwelling enchancment concepts.

The session, to be held on the Busby Road Neighborhood Heart at 1735 Busby St., may also cowl subjects similar to credit score and budgeting administration, with representatives from a number of monetary establishments available to offer details about the method of pre-qualifying for a house mortgage.

Registration is available online.

“This All Entry occasion for dwelling possession will entail some DIY courses. We’ll have some seminars and workshops protecting dwelling possession and home-owner upkeep suggestions,” Delores Shabazz, housing program supervisor for the Neighborhood Growth division, stated in a information launch. “It’s going to be an ideal alternative to get some info, and we stay up for having you there.”

First Residents Financial institution, TN Growth Corp., Columbia Housing Growth Corp., State Farm Insurance coverage, Assurance Insurance coverage, and First Neighborhood Financial institution are occasion sponsors. Representatives of these organizations, together with different distributors, are anticipated to attend.