Join us!

City of New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell
Department of Planning, Housing & Community Development Patrick J. Sullivan, Director

THIS IS A 2 DAY SESSION. You must attend both days to receive First Time Homebuyer Counseling Certificate.

SESSION 1 – Tuesday, September 6

SESSION 2 – Thursday, September 8

Sponsor: BayCoast Bank

If you are considering buying your first home, here’s a great chance to find out what
you need to know. This home buyer seminar has been designed especially for you!

Tuesday & Thursday, September 6 & 8, 2016
5:00-9:15 p.m.
at the
The Realtor Association of Southeastern Massachusetts
651 Orchard St, Howland Place, Suite 101
New Bedford, MA 02744

Cost… The two evening seminar is only $30 per person, or $35 per couple when
reserved together. Fee includes a box lunch on both evenings and all your materials.

Limited seating is available on a first-come/first-serve basis: please contact emerick.bravo@newbedford-ma.gov for a registration form; you can then reserve your space by submitting the completed registration form and non-refundable check or money order made payable to DPHCD. We are located at 608 Pleasant Street New Bedford, MA 02740. We cannot accept cash!

Certificates of Award for completing the two-day seminar will be given to those who attend both sessions; this allows you to participate in specialized first time homebuyer programs. Lenders are available to answer your questions each evenin before the start of the seminar and during breaks.

Questions??? Please call the Department of Planning

Topics Include:

• Budgeting & Credit
• The Housing Search Process
• Lead Paint Issues
• Home Inspections
• Obtaining a Mortgage
• City & State First Time Homebuyer Programs
• Multi-family Ownership
• Legal Successful Homeownership

Cost… The two evening seminar is only $20 per person, or $25 per couple when reserved together. Fee includes a box lunch on both evenings and all your materials.

Reservations are necessary! Extremely limited seating is available on a first-come/first-serve basis: you can reserve your space by sending your non-refundable check or money order made payable to the Department of Planning, Housing & Community Development. We are located at 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford 02740. We cannot accept cash! Payments must be received by Wednesday,
October 28, 2015.

Certificates of Award for completing the two-day seminar will be given to those who attend both sessions; this allows you to participate in specialized first time homebuyer programs. Lenders are available to answer your questions each evening before the start of the seminar and during breaks.

Questions??? Please call the Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development (508) 979-1500. TTY (508) 979-1661

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