Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise is hosting a free homeownership fair open to the public on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. The fair will consist of mini workshops covering topics such as budgeting, buying a home, and home maintenance. The Homeownership Fair is for both prospective and current homeowners.
The day will be broken up into two different sections: Buying a Home and Maintaining a Home. In addition, three local realtors will be on location to answer questions and disseminate information.
Lowe’s Home Improvement and The Home Depot will be outside providing information and demonstrations on a variety of topics.
CNE will provide free lunch and children activities. Free credit report analysis and mortgage readiness assessments will be offered.
The workshop schedule is as follows:
Home Buyer Schedule
10 a.m.: How to be a Successful Homeowner with CNE
11 a.m.: Do Your Homebuying Homework with Karen Flores of Cornerstone Community Bank
Noon: What to Expect from Your Realtor with Jeremy Fitzsimmons of Keller Williams
1 p.m.: Understanding Your Credit Score with Chris Foster of Regions Bank
Home Maintenance Schedule
10 a.m.: Energy Savings Workshop with Empower Chattanooga
11 a.m.: Taking Care of Your Yard with Hamilton County Master Gardener Bev Fowler
Noon: Foreclosure Prevention Tips & Tricks with CNE
1 p.m.: Preparing a Basic Will with Martin Pierce from Pierce Law Firm
The event will take place at CNE’s office, located at 1500 Chestnut St., Suite 102. For more information, log on to
www.cneinc.org.
This event is in celebration of national NeighborWorks Week. During NeighborWorks Week, CNE and other NeighborWorks America organizations across the country will mobilize tens of thousands of residents, business people and government officials in a week of neighborhood change and awareness.