Mon Valley Initiative Hosting Home Workshop

Looking for reliable information about homeownership? Curious about what programs are available that feature low interest rates and closing costs?

The Mon Valley Initiative, an area leader in non-profit real estate development, will host with Citizens Bank and the Homestead Area Economic Revitalization Corporation a Homebuyer Education Workshop 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., March 10, at the Citizens Bank on E. 8th Ave., Homestead.

Topics to be covered include budgeting to purchase a home, shopping for a home loan, closing procedures and home maintenance. 

Together with community development corporations such as HERC and lending partners like Citizens Bank, Mon Valley Initiative has built or refurbished hundreds of homes throughout the Mon Valley, and has helped change formerly blighted areas into desirable neighborhoods.  

Taught by professional mortgage loan originators as well as NeighborWorks® certified housing counselors, the class features curriculum approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Attendees will learn qualification guidelines for low-to-moderate income loan products that offer down payment and closing cost assistance, as well as feature low fixed interest rates. 

Free parking as well as a light breakfast and lunch will be provided. For information and to register, call Mike Mauer at 412-464-4000, ext. 4008.