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April 7, 2016

Albany Public Library Hosts Capital Region Homebuyer Fair

Home ownership is the ultimate dream for many families, but buying a home can be a daunting process. Albany Public Library is hosting the Capital Region Homebuyer Fair on Saturday, April 16, to provide potential homebuyers with valuable information to get them started on the path to owning a home. The free event takes place from 10 am until 2 pm at the Washington Ave. Branch (161 Washington Ave.).

The annual event is sponsored by the Affordable Housing Partnership.

Attendees will meet with lenders, home inspectors, non-profits, attorneys, real estate agents, and others in the field. People can learn about the latest grant and down payment assistance programs available to Capital District homebuyers. Attendees can also get free credit scores (identification required) and pre-qualification for mortgage financing (recent pay stub required).

Experts will also present these free seminars:

  • 10:30 a.m. – Building Your Best Credit Score
  • 11:30 a.m. – Down Payment Resources
  • 12:30 p.m. – Qualifying for a Mortgage

For more details about the Capital Region Homebuyer Fair, please contact the Affordable Housing
Partnership at 518.434.1730.