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Housing Webinar Series
We invite you to join us for our NEW informational series about all things housing.
At Home in CMS Fall Webinar Series
Come for one session or come for the whole series!
Oct 19: Demystifying the Mortgage Process with Ally Financial
Nov 2: Community Homeownership Commitment® with Bank of America
Nov 16: Finding Quality Rentals for Less with DreamKey Partners
Dec 7: How Do I Save for a Down Payment? And Other Budgeting Tips with SECU
Dec 14: Home Preservation and Home Repairs: What to Do When You Need Help with Habitat for Humanity
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Demystifying the Mortgage Process with Ally Financial
Saturday, October 19, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Join Ally Home's “Demystifying the Mortgage Process” webinar to debunk common myths about the mortgage process!
Learn the truth about renting vs buying, market timing, down payment, credit score, and more from industry experts, Gweneka Leach, Brandon Snow and Tiffani Whitmire.
Don't miss out on essential tips for a successful homebuying journey.
Community Homeownership Commitment® with Bank of America
Saturday, November 2, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Bank of America will share about how families thrive through the power of homeownership: creating a family legacy and building a path to long-term wealth, making it easier to achieve life goals.
Come learn about solutions for homebuyers, including affordable mortgages, grant programs, resources, expertise, and wide-ranging financial education tools.
Finding Quality Rentals for Less with DreamKey Partners
Saturday, November 16, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Join us for an interactive, step by step journey through the affordable rental process!
Learn more about the different affordable rental options that DreamKey Partners has in the Charlotte area and leave empowered to begin the application process yourself.
How Do I Save for a Down Payment? And Other Budgeting Tips with State Employees Credit Union
Saturday, December 7, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
You’ve decided you want to purchase a home, and you know that you need to work on your mortgage-readiness: your credit score, your debt-to-income ratio, and your savings, to name a few things.
Join leaders from the State Employees’ Credit Union to learn about how to actually establish a plan and savings strategies and to prepare to apply for a mortgage loan.
Home Preservation and Home Repairs: What to Do When You Need Help with Habitat for Humanity
Saturday, December 14, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Extending the functional life of the home allows homeowners to age in place in the safety and security of their own home, while also preserving more of our community’s affordable housing units.
During our time together, you’ll learn what types of repairs Habitat Charlotte Region considers “critical” as well as how to qualify for Habitat’s Critical Home Repair program. The Home Repair program provides comprehensive repairs designed to address issues where an income-qualified homeowner’s health and safety might be at risk. We’ll also discuss our program requirements, what you can expect during your time in the program and next steps for joining the Interest List.