Real Estate

Medford to Hold Three First Time Home Buyers' Workshops

Looking to settle down in Medford? Stop by one of these workshops in October.

MEDFORD, MA – Medford Community Housing will host three workshops for first time home buyers seeking help navigating the gauntlet that is the real estate market.

Pre-registration is required to attend; the cost for all three is $65 per household.

First time home buying courses typically touch on subjects such as credit, debit and budgeting issues; qualifying for a mortgage; shopping for a home; the legal aspects of home buying; and the responsibilities of being a homeowner.

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Medford Community Housing will also assist buyers in qualifying for several First Time Home Buyer Loan Programs.

The courses are CHAPA and MassHousing certified, which in some municipalities makes homebuyers eligible for low-cost mortgages, as well as potential down payment assistance.

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The workshops will be held Oct. 19, 20 and 25 at the Medford Housing Authority building, 121 Riverside Ave.

Click here to register online or send an email to info@medfordcommunityhousing.org.

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