Farmington Hills, Mich., (October 13, 2017)…Those looking to buy a home in Detroit will get free homeownership advice and education, and learn about available housing in different neighborhoods, at a free event October 21, at the Rusas Printing Building in Detroit. Detroiters Will learn about homeownership and the pre-purchase process.

“It’s a great time to buy a home in Detroit and surrounding neighborhoods,” said David Berenbaum, CEO of the Homeownership Preservation Foundation, a GreenPath Financial Wellness strategic affiliate. “This event will help those who are thinking about buying a home, but who need a little advice to help them make that decision.”

The event will feature a marketplace including home advisors, lenders, realtors, and financial education organizations. Attendees can learn about:

• Neighborhoods and home inventory in Detroit
• How to make your credit score ready for home buying
• The importance of home inspection and how it works
• How to navigate down payment assistance
• Lending options for mortgages

The event will be held 10 am to 3 pm, October 21, at Rusas Printing Building, 6540 Saint Antoine St., Detroit. Those interested in attending can register at tinyurl.com/homeownership1021.

This event is sponsored by Deutsche Bank and Homeownership Preservation Foundation

Homeownership Preservation Foundation (HPF) is an independent, national, nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding consumers onto the path of sustainable homeownership and improving their overall financial health. For more information, visit 995home.org.

GreenPath Financial Wellness is a national nonprofit organization that provides financial counseling, education and products to empower people to lead financially healthy lives. In working directly with individuals, and through partnerships with other organizations, GreenPath aims to remix the American dream so it works for everyone. Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Mich., GreenPath has nearly 500 employees and operates about 60 branch offices in 19 states. GreenPath is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). For more information, visit greenpath.org.

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