Three housing events you might want to know about
If you're trying to cut your utility bills, find a less expensive place in live in pricey Howard County or get a loan modification from Wells Fargo, you might want to check out these events:
Energy conservation. The Fuel Fund of Maryland is partnering up with Direct Energy and The Loading Dock to hold a weatherization fair on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
They promise a hands-on look at subjects ranging from fixing leaks to installing weather stripping and caulking. Oh -- and an intro to "vampire energy," just in time for Halloween.
Where: The Loading Dock, 2 N. Kresson St. in Baltimore.
Affordable housing. Howard County's Moderate Income Housing Unit program is taking applications through Oct. 31 for people hoping to snag a less-pricey home for sale or rent there. Eligible purchasers must have a household income no more than 80 percent of the county's median income, while eligible renters have to be at 60 percent or below. (It ranges depending on family size -- more details here.)
What do they mean by less expensive? For rentals, the monthly cost ranges from $1,147 to $1,376, including utilities.
There's an informational event scheduled for 6:30 p.m. tonight, Oct. 12.
Where: The Other Barn's Teen Center, 5853 Robert Oliver Place in Columbia. Call 410-313-6497 to register or get more information.
Foreclosure assistance. Wells Fargo is holding a two-day "Home Preservation Workshop" for struggling borrowers in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia on Oct. 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The company said it has invited almost 16,000 customers to attend.
Homeowners can simply show up, but Wells Fargo "strongly" recommends registering by Oct. 18 -- next Tuesday -- to be sure to get one-on-one time.
Where: The Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, 201 Waterfront St. in National Harbor. For more information: 800-405-8067.
Know of other interesting housing events? Please share in the comments.
UPDATE: Make that four events -- see Rosa Cruz's comment below.
Categories: Affordable housing, Foreclosure help, Housing events, Utility bills
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The MD Dept of Housing and Community Development is also sponsoring a foreclosure prevention event. In partnership with Howard County Housing, the "Mortgage Late? Don't Wait," event is on Saturday, October 22, 10am to 3pm at the Sheraton Hotel in Columbia. Homeowners will have the opportunity to meet with their lender, housing counselors and pro-bono attorneys. For more information, prospective attendees should visit www.mdhope.org
Posted by: Rosa Cruz - DHCD | October 12, 2011 10:02 AM
Thanks, Rosa!
Posted by: Jamie Smith Hopkins | October 12, 2011 10:14 AM