The city of Madison is teaming up with multiple community stakeholders to help new homeowners or those looking to buy a home for the first time get the resources they need to navigate the process and get their questions answered by trusted sources.
Registration is now open for the Madison Homeownership Resources Fair, which will take place from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 at the Urban League of Greater Madison’s Black Business Hub at 2532 S. Park St. in Madison.
The event is being held in conjunction with Take Root Wisconsin and several other local organizations to offer a number of resource workshops, including:
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Basic home readiness and demystifying the homebuying process;
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Budget, credit, and debt management;
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Home financing and down payment assistance;
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Other pathways to homeownership;
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Basic household plumbing maintenance;
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Understanding property taxes, tax benefits, and credits;
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Post-purchase financing options; and
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Maintenance and repair programs.
Those interested in the workshops should register online for the topics they are interested in. Registration is free, but space is limited for each of the sessions. A light lunch will be provided for people who register.
