First-Time Home Buyer Workshop June 9th in New Milford

Housatonic Habitat for Humanity and Newtown Savings Bank will host a workshop for first-time home-buyers at the New Milford Town Hall from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. on June 9th. The workshop will explain the procedures and key terms of home buying, and review the basics of home mortgages and financial planning.

Newtown Savings Bank Vice President, Mortgage Banker Thomas Lutz and Mortgage Loan Officer Theresa Torino will explain the steps to take before a home search, the advantages of home ownership, and how to qualify for a mortgage. Housatonic Habitat volunteer Allison Homberg will discuss the Habitat model which includes a 0% Habitat-held mortgage for families who meet specific criteria. For more information or to RSVP for the workshop, contact: info@housatonichabitat.org or 203-744-1340 x104.

A second workshop is scheduled for June 23rd from 12:30-2:00 p.m. at Western Connecticut State University’s Student Union on White St. in Danbury.

Housatonic Habitat for Humanity focuses on making a meaningful difference in the lives of qualified working families by promoting financial stability and self-sufficiency through ownership of affordable homes. This process transitions families from renters to homeowners who pay taxes; it helps stabilize families; and enables households to build equity for their future.

For more information about Housatonic Habitat for Humanity, see our website: www.housatonichabitat.org or our two Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/housatonichabitatforhumanity/ or www.facebook.com/danburyrestore/. # # #