Free Monthly Homebuyer, Home Maintenance Workshops Offered by NWHP
North West Housing Partnership (NWHP), a Northwest suburban based nonprofit, offers monthly workshops that provide education and resources to help people purchase their first home. Current homeowners can also attend additional workshops in July and August that provide resources and information about home maintenance, as well as home insurance, refinancing and more.
The "How to Maintain Your Home" workshops will be held two different times over the next month. The first will be on Friday, July 22, and the second on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. Both run from 5 until 8 p.m.
Among the topics covered will be information about seasonal home maintenance, what to expect when hiring a contractor, refinancing, how to create a budget, home insurance options and what steps to take when selling a home.
The workshops are free to attend and those interested are encouraged to invite friends and family who they believe would benefit from the educational resources. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and snacks will be provided.
"First-Time Homebuyer Workshops" are held on a monthly basis by NWHP, and provide attendees with a variety of resources and information on what to consider when purchasing a home.
These workshops are also free, and held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Featured information includes how to obtain a mortgage and negotiate a contract, as well as home inspection and homeowner insurance options among other topics.
Upcoming homebuyer workshop dates are: July 23, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17.
The experienced staff at NWHP can also meet with people on an individual basis to help them through the process of purchasing a home. NWHP is an approved HUD Housing Counseling Agency.
A certificate is given upon completion of the workshop, which is required by select mortgage lenders in order to qualify for down payment and/or closing cost assistance.
A continental breakfast and lunch are provided at no charge for workshop attendees, who are also encouraged to bring family and friends interested in learning more about purchasing their first home.
"We are pleased to be able to offer both of these valuable education opportunities for individuals whose goal is to own a home, and for people who need resources to help them maintain, and stay in their home," said Robyn Sandys, the NWHP executive director.
All workshops are held NWHP, 1701 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 312 in Schaumburg, and preregistration is required. Individuals can register by calling (847) 969-0561, or by visiting the website at www.NWHP.net.
ABOUT NORTH WEST HOUSING PARTNERSHIP:
Through a fiscally responsible and multi-faceted approach, North West Housing Partnership (NWHP) promotes public and private partnerships that create and preserve cost-effective quality diverse housing for low to moderate income residents and workers through housing development and renovation, education and advocacy.
The North West Housing Partnership program services areas include Des Plaines, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg for the home repair program; Bellwood, Berwyn, Maywood, Oak Park and Forest Park for single family for sale housing program; and other parts of the Northwest suburbs and Chicago area for senior rental housing and for sale housing.
Handyman services are available to residents in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Mt. Prospect, Palatine and Rolling Meadows. Single family owner occupied rehab assistance programs are available in Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Des Plaines. Homebuyer rehab programs are available in DuPage, Kane and McHenry Counties.