Holyoke fair to teach buyers how homeownership may be more affordable than they think
HOLYOKE — Many first-time Massachusetts homebuyers may not need a 20% down payment, and some could buy a home with as little as 3%, according to organizers of a homebuyer fair happening Thursday. Some buyers may also qualify for up to $25,000 in down payment assistance through MassHousing.
"Many buyers could qualify for 100% or can purchase with as little as 3% down," said Realtor Erin Fontaine Brunelle.
Brunelle said most first-time buyer events require people to stay for more than an hour, but the timing of this fair is meant to let people stop in quickly on their way home from work. "We wanted to make this easy for someone to stop in, get the info they desire and get their evening," she said.
"Our target audience is first-time homebuyers throughout the valley with the goal of highlighting how homeownership is achievable and potentially more affordable than they think," Brunelle said.
The event will be held Thursday, Feb. 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Cubit Co‑Works, 164 Race St. in Holyoke. Attendees can meet one-on-one with local experts to learn about down payment assistance, financing, home inspections and the homebuying process. Spanish-speaking resources, light refreshments, door prizes and giveaways will be available.
Representatives from Guild Mortgage, MassHousing, the Holyoke Housing Authority, JMR Inspections and local real estate and insurance offices are expected to attend.
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