RICHMOND, VA – October 24, 2008 – (RealEstateRama) — Are you interested in becoming a homeowner but don’t know where to begin? The Virginia Housing Development Authority and local nonprofits are offering free homeownership education classes throughout November in the Richmond area.
Homeownership education classes cover topics including credit issues, personal finances, home inspections and the role of lenders and real estate agents. To become eligible for VHDA loans, borrowers must complete VHDA’s Homeownership Class. Attend one of the many free sessions below to learn about the advantages of homeownership.
HENRICO
•Nov. 8, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 11220 Nuckols Rd. For more information, please contact Rock White at (804) 521-8948. •Nov. 22, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Tuckahoe Library, 1901 Starling Dr. For more information, please contact Rosie Lamprea at (877) 843-2123. This class is exclusively taught in Spanish.
MECHANICSVILLE
•Nov. 8, 2008 from 8:40 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. at Life Church, 8378 Atlee Rd. For more information, please contact Jackie Johnson at (804) 898-1336.
MIDLOTHIAN
•Nov. 15, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at C &F Mortgage Corporation, 1400 Alverser Dr. For more information, please contact Adela Lamson at (804) 858-8305 or (888) 339-8300. This class is taught exclusively in Spanish.
PETERSBURG
•Nov. 1, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 25720 Greensville Ave. For more information, please contact Pauline Bonner at (804) 732-1052.
RICHMOND
•Nov. 8, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at NeighborWorks Resource Group, 2712 Chamberlayne Ave. For more information, please contact Erika Payne at (804) 329-2500 ext 125.
•Nov. 8, 2008 from 9:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Fan Free Clinic, 1010 N. Thompson St. For more information, please contact Salathia Johnson at (804) 836-1054.
•Nov. 8, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Richmond RHA, 200 Hospital St. For more information, please contact Wanda Daniel at (804) 780-4869.
•Nov. 11 and 13, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the Virginia Housing Development Authority, 601 S. Belvidere St. For more information, please call 1-877-VHDA123.
•Nov. 12, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., and Nov. 13 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Southside Community Development and Housing, 1624 Hull St. For more information, please contact Reginald Mebane at (804) 231-4449.
•Nov. 15, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Chesterfield Town Center Church, 1701 Turner Rd. For more information, please contact Rick Anthony at (804) 276-2390.
•Nov. 15, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Oak Forest Baptist Church, 5101 Courthouse Rd. For more information, please contact Kimberly Gillikin at (804) 778-7887.
•Nov. 22, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at East End Branch Richmond Public Library, 2414 R. St. For more information, please contact Freda Bolling at (804) 225-9255, press 1.
•Nov. 22, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church, 3300 Broad Rock Blvd. For more information, please contact Delsena Sammons at (804) 304-3539.
For a complete listing of VHDA’s Homeownership Classes, please visit www.vhda.com.
CONTACT:
LaDonna Cruse 2008 804-343-5682
Anne Gwaltney 804-343-5980
