Horizons sponsoring Homebuying Education Workshop on November 20, 2010

We received a Press Release today from Horizons on Home Buying Education.

Home Buying

Whether you are a rookie or a seasoned veteran at homeownership, you will learn to determine how much house you can afford, how to find the right home for you, how to finance your home, and how to keep your home.

What: Headed For Home Program
When: Saturday, November 20th
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Horizons headquarters - 819 5th Street SE, Cedar Rapids
Cost: Free

Register for this event by:
Thursday November 18th by calling 319-398-3576.

This class qualifies as HUD approved Homebuyer Education

Register Now
319-398-3576
http://www.horizonscccs.org/

Help. Hope. Horizons.

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Real Estate Today Show and news on Rental Housing in Cedar Rapids

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