April 1, 2004

Realtors to teach renters how to attain the American dream at April 3 Affordable Housing Fair

The Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS® (SCCAOR) is holding a free Affordable Housing Fair on Saturday April 3rd from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Parkside Hall in downtown San Jose.

Over 60 exhibit tables will offer information on first time home buying programs, housing assistance programs, finding a loan, and the steps to purchasing a home. More than 30 seminars on home buying topics will be held in five areas of Parkside Hall, including seminars in Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese.

The seminars will teach attendees how to go from being a renter to becoming a home owner, the basics of getting a loan, the process to purchasing a home, and how to find and utilize a variety of down payment and closing cost assistance grants and loans.

“We are thrilled to be able to provide renters and first time homebuyers crucial housing information by holding this event”, said SCCAOR 2004 President, Janet Houde. “In my experience, I have found that many people, who have been renting for years, could have purchased a home sooner if they have realized the programs that are available.

“We hope that people will come to the event and see what kinds of options are available to them. Many times, all it takes is a steady income, a desire to make the commitment it takes to own a home and the knowledge that you are creating wealth for your family for years to come. With historic low interest rates and many banks offering 100% financing, now is the time we are encouraging people to get off the fence and purchase that first home.”
For more information about the Fair and a complete list of the speakers, topics and times can be found at: http://www.sccaor.com/buy_sell/ hous_fair.htm.