Community Corner
From Renting to Homeownership: Free Seminar Offers Basics
Liberty Bank and Middletown's North End Action Team have paired up to offer folks considering a home purchase the basics — and where to begin.
Liberty Bank in partnership with the North End Action Team will present a free Homebuyer Education Seminar on Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Green St. Art Center, 51 Green St., Middletown, CT.
The seminar is approved by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority and helps renters understand the transition to homeownership. It is also a prerequisite for those wishing to secure down payment assistance or applying for any government housing programs.
Topics covered are: Budgeting and credit; mortgage lending basics; the value of working with a real estate agent; and homeowners insurance.
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There is no charge for the seminar, but attendees must register in advance. To sign up or obtain more information, contact Rosa Carrero, community outreach officer, Liberty Bank, at (860) 344-7328 or Sonia Balram from NEAT at 346-4845 to sign up or receive information.
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