2009 Events and Homebuyer Workshop Schedule - Miami-Dade Affordable Housing Foundation, Inc.
(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- The Miami-Dade Affordable Housing Foundation, Inc. offers a wide variety of programs and services for interested homebuyers and housing professionals in our community. If you are interested in participating in any of the following events or would like to obtain more information please contact Miami-Dade Affordable Housing Foundation Inc. at 305-373-9750 or e-mail us at mdahfi@bellsouth.net.
Homebuyer Education Workshops began February 10, 2009. Credit is the biggest obstacle to qualifying for a mortgage. Miami-Dade Affordable Housing Foundation, Inc. offers classes for first-time homebuyers in North and South Dade. The workshops require a $50.00 registration fee which is payable in advance. The workshop consists of two sessions which cover the 8-hour curriculum for first-time homebuyers. Classes are open to the public and are taught by loan officers, Realtors, home inspectors, appraisers, and professional credit counselors. Workshop subjects include budgeting, credit issues, the loan process, shopping for a home, homeowners insurance, home inspections and appraisals. Participants must attend both classes to earn a Certificate of Training voucher. 2009 Workshop Schedule and Registration.
Miami-Dade Affordable Housing Inc., offers pre-qualification credit screening. For a fee of $45.00, you will become an active member in our Homebuyers Club, receive a tri-merged credit report which includes application processing and free one-on-one counseling services. This will allow you to find out how much buying power you have and what subsidy programs you may qualify for. Applications will be processed in the order they are received. Click here for an application.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for Lenders and Housing Professionals: Sponsor our North or South Dade Homebuyer Workshops. You will be able to present your specialty topic and the services you provide to first-time homebuyers. The sponsorship fee will cover materials, postage, workbook printing, and refreshments. Call 305-373-9750 for more information.
