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Westchester County’s 2020 Fair and Affordable Housing Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.
County Executive George Latimer said that residents from across the county will have the opportunity to attend the expo, “driving home the message that safe, affordable housing should be a basic right for everyone living in Westchester County.”
According to county officials, "throughout the day, various workshops will be held to help answer questions such as:
- Am I eligible for affordable housing?
- Is it better to rent or own?
- I’ve heard there is a new law that offers protection to renters; how can it help me?
- How much money do I need for a down payment?
- Are there any programs that help with down payments and closing costs?
- What is the importance of credit, and a good credit score?
- What is the role of the not-for-profit counselor, the realtor, the inspector, the attorney, and the lender?"
The first workshop of the day begins at 11:45 a.m., and is about available resources for down payments, closing costs and home improvements.
At 1 p.m., a workshop on Fair and Affordable Housing will discuss affordable homeownership and rental opportunities, as well as the application and selection process.
Counselors will be available all day to demonstrate how to navigate Homeseeker, a website that provides information about affordable homeownership and rental apartment opportunities throughout Westchester.
At 2 p.m., a workshop, "Rental Housing" will provide visitors with an opportunity to meet with not-for-profit counselors, who will advise and describe the process of finding affordable rentals.
“Those who attend the Affordable Housing Expo can meet with realtors, mortgage lenders, inspectors and not-for-profit housing counselors who will be available to answer their questions," Latimer said. "This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Affordable Housing Process, and the county’s commitment to creating more fair and affordable housing opportunities across Westchester.”
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