Potential Homebuyers Can Attend Housing Fair, Workshop

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — County leaders will be hosting a free Housing Fair and First-time Homebuyers workshop in March.

The fair is open to anyone wanting to purchase a home in Maryland. Participants must attend the housing fair for its full duration, complete the offered workshop and the required 1:1 counseling session to meet the eligibility requirements for a First Time Homebuyer Certificate.

Attendees will learn the essentials of homebuying, including:

• Understanding affordability, borrowing and credit
• Getting pre-approved for a mortgage
• How to select a realtor
• The purchasing process, including home inspections and title reviews
• Responsibilities once you become a homeowner
• Information on down payment and closing cost assistance

More than 30 vendors are expected to be on hand. Presenters include industry professionals in real estate, lending, home inspections, title companies and Harford County HUD-certified counselors.

The housing fair will be March 22 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Epicenter at Edgewood, 1918 Pulaski Highway. Pre-registration is required at www.harfordcountymd.gov/HousingFair.