Extension offers homebuyer classes
Posted On: February 18, 2020
The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension will present classes to help potential homebuyers prepare to purchase a house.
Extension Agent Lisa Hamilton, a HUD-certified housing counselor and accredited financial counselor, will instruct the classes at the Volusia County Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 6, April 25, May 22 and June 20. The April 25 session will be offered in English and Spanish.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion that will enable them to apply for a federal down payment and closing cost assistance program available through Volusia County, Seminole County and the City of Deltona.
The cost is $10 for an individual or a couple that will be sharing a book. Scholarships are available for households below 50% of the area median income. Lunch will be provided.
Advance registration is required. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com or contact Patricia Caradonna at 386-822-5778 or pcaradonna@volusia.org. For more information, visit www.volusia.org/homebuyer.
