PRESS RELEASE: NHS to Host Free Homebuyer Education Housewarming Party

Baltimore, MD. — Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore is hosting a Homebuyer Education Housewarming Party on Saturday, June 13, 2009, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, at 819 Park Ave. Baltimore, MD. 21201. We are offering four, one hour mini-seminars that will cover everything from preparing to buy a home, to what to do after your purchase. Our HUD certified housing counselors will be available to speak with and offer advice to participants directly. The Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Services will also have attorneys available to counsel individuals and families facing foreclosure. This event is completely free to attend. There will be free food and drinks, a bake sale and activities for kids as well.

Class Schedule:
10:00am- Post Purchase: We bought a home. Now what?
11:00am- Budgeting and Saving: Why it is essential?
12:00pm- BREAK FOR LUNCH AND ACTIVITIES
1:00pm- Credit: What you don't know can hurt you
2:00pm- Pre Purchase: What to do before buying a home
Counselors Available: 12:pm-2:00pm

NHS of Baltimore is dedicated to creating successful homeowners by empowering them with the tools they need to buy a home and keep it. We believe education and counseling play a key role in successful in homeownership, which is why we offer monthly homebuyer education and financial fitness classes as well as comprehensive, one-on-one counseling. Homebuyers who participate in our program come away with an informed approach to buying a home. They also earn the state certificate, required to participate in many state and local incentive programs.

“A nonprofit such as NHS should be your first step in seeking homeownership information because of our experience, dedication, and willingness to go the extra mile to fulfill the life dreams of so many people,” said Tanya Washington, Chief Operating Officer, NHS of Baltimore. “We don’t work on commission and we always have the client’s best interest at heart”.

NHS of Baltimore is hosting this event in recognition of homeownership month, as well as NeighborWorks Week- an annual celebration of NeighborWorks America member organizations that invites neighborhood residents and other stakeholders to get involved in their communities.

For more information about the Homebuyer Education Housewarming Party, please contact Alicia Schuller, at 410-327-1200 x 114