Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc.
Are you interested in becoming a home owner in 2018? Now is the time to take the first-time home buyer's class, beginning Tuesday, Feb 27, at 6 p.m., at the Madison County Extension Office, located at 184 NW College Loop, in Madison. The series will run four evenings, continuing on Wednesday, Feb. 28; Tuesday, Mar. 6 and Wednesday, Mar. 7. Lesson topics will include credit scores, home selection, securing a home mortgage, home insurance and home maintenance.
Funding for the State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) is available to assist income-eligible individuals and families with down payment and closing cost on the purchase of an existing home. This is a great opportunity for working people of low and moderate income levels to achieve home ownership. Upon completion of the class, participants receive a certificate that is required for SHIP assistance and Rural Development loans.
If you are interested in attending the class to learn about the home ownership process, register by calling the Madison County Extension Service at (850) 973-4138.