New York City Housing Authority's (NYCHA) Office of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES) announces a first-time homebuyer education workshop series around the five boroughs kicking off today, Thursday, August 13, through December 3, 2015.
Seven workshops will be hosted in conjunction with local partners who offer free and low-cost HUD-certified homebuyer education workshops, homeownership counseling, and foreclosure prevention services. Borough-specific workshops are open to residents citywide.
Participants will gain skills on qualifying for a mortgage; working with a realtor, lawyer and home inspector; and budgeting and managing expenses in preparation to buy a home. The workshops form part of a greater homeownership initiative REES launched in 2015.
Workshops in Central Brooklyn include:
"NACA Mortgage & Homebuyer Workshop"—FREE
When: Thursday, Aug. 13 — 6pm — 8:30 pm
Partner: Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America
Where: REES Office, 787 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn
*Open to NYCHA residents citywide*
"Are You Ready to Buy a Home?"—FREE
When: Wednesday, Sept. 23 — 6pm - 8pm
Partner: Bridge Street Development Corporation
Where: Van Dyke Community Center, 392 Blake Ave, Brooklyn
*Open to NYCHA residents in Central Brooklyn*
"How to Improve Your Credit Score"—FREE
When: Wednesday, October 28 — 6pm -8pm
Partner: Mortgage Readiness Clinic
Where: Van Dyke Community Center, 392 Blake Ave, Brooklyn
*Open to NYCHA residents in Central Brooklyn*
"First Time Home Buying Series"—$50 COURSE FEE
When: Saturday, November 7 and Saturday, November 14 - 10am — 2pm
Partner: Bridge Street Development Corporation
Location: Stone Avenue Library, 581 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn
*Open to NYCHA residents and the general public in Central Brooklyn*
"NACA Mortgage & Homebuyer Workshop"—FREE
When: Thursday, Dec. 3 — 6pm — 8:30 pm
Partner: Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America
Where: REES Office, 787 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn
*Open to NYCHA residents citywide*
