Home Buyers Fair
The Home Buyers Round Table is pleased to announce that two home buyer fairs have been scheduled in 2008.
Spring Fair
May 3, 2008, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Financial Education Center
2300 S. Park St. Madison
Fall Fair
September 6, 2008, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
American Family Insurance Corp Offices
6000 American Parkway, Madison
The fairs are FREE and open to anyone interested in learning about the home buying process. The fairs will offer first time homebuyer education classes in both English and Spanish, an opportunity to win a $3,000 down payment grant and there will be housing industry exhibitors on hand to answer any questions that you may have.
For more information on the Home Buyer Fairs please contact:
Ann McCartney,
Dane County Human Services
1202 Northport Dr.
Madison, WI 53704
608-242-6240
Download a pdf of the Spring Fair's flyer and brochure.
First Time Home Buyer Education Class Schedule and Descriptions
First time homebuyer education can help you understand the home buying process and make you more confident about the exciting and multifaceted process of becoming a homeowner. In addition, first time homebuyer education certificates are required for many downpayment assistance programs and by lenders to qualify first time homebuyers for mortgage loans. Participants will need to complete the following classes to receive their certificate: Budget & Credit, Financing Your Home and Role of a Realtor.
Class Schedule
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Conf Room “A” |
Conf Room “B” |
Conf Room “C” |
Cuarto "D" Español |
9:00 am |
Budget and Credit* |
Financing Your Home* |
Role of the Realtor* |
Presupuesto y crédito ** |
10:30 am |
Budget and Credit* |
Financing Your Home* |
Role of the Realtor* |
Como financiar su hogar** |
12 noon |
Budget and Credit* |
Financing Your Home* |
Role of the Realtor* |
Papel del corredor del bienes-raíces ** |
1:30 pm |
Down Payment Assistance Programs |
Why You Need a Home Inspection |
Avoiding Financial Mistakes |
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* Required classes to receive certificate of completion.
**Para recibir el Certificado de educación de comprador de casa debe asistir a estos tres seminarios: presupuesto y crédito, como financiar su hogar, papel del corredor de bienes raíces.
Class Descriptions
Budget & Credit* - Find out how to prioritize your spending to get ready for home ownership and develop a savings plan.
Financing Your Home* - Find out what types of mortgages are available and how to evaluate and apply for the mortgage that will work best for your home purchase.
The Role of a Realtor* - Learn the benefits of working with a Real Estate agent.
Down Payment Assistance Programs - Learn who qualifies and when to apply for assistance programs.
Why You Need a Home Inspection – Whether you are buying a new or existing home, learn the importance of having an inspection, choosing an inspector and gain perspective regarding major and minor areas of concern.
Avoiding Financial Mistakes - Learn the financial pitfalls to avoid when buying your first home, including the practices of predatory lenders.
