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PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Free Dallas Home Buying Expo during National Homeownership Month
CCCS of Greater Dallas partners with local nonprofits and businesses to provide housing counseling
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Chase York
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PR Support for CCCS Dallas
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Dallas - June 2, 2011 - June is national homeownership month, and to celebrate, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Dallas (CCCS of Greater Dallas) is partnering with HUD approved counseling agencies and HUD grant programs in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area to host a free Home Buying Expo on Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Friendship West Baptist Church, 2020 West Wheatland Road, Dallas, Texas 75232.
In addition to CCCS of Greater Dallas, the event will be hosted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Dallas County Home Loan Counseling Center, Urban League of Greater Dallas and North Central Texas, Enterprise Community Partners, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, and The Home Depot.
"With the current low interest rates and low price tag for homes, now is an excellent time to buy," said Todd Mark, vice president of education for CCCS of Greater Dallas. "However, it's important for buyers to be well informed of the purchasing process to ensure they are prepared for and financially secure in their investment."
Attendees of the Home Buying Expo will be able to meet with HUD approved counselors and industry professionals to learn:
The step-by-step process of buying a home
Why money planning is important to improve your credit score
How to qualify for special grant programs in the Dallas/Fort Worth area
What area down payment assistance programs are available
Where to attend a Home Buyer Education Class
How to get pre-qualified for a mortgage loan
"We know that homeownership promotes stable neighborhoods and communities. Research clearly demonstrates that children who live in homes their families own do better in school, and that homeownership is the cornerstone of most families' individual wealth," said Bob Cook, Field Office Director, Dallas HUD Office. "Homeownership is a 'win-win' situation for families and our communities alike."
For more information about the Home Expo, call 214-819-6060 or email HLCC@dallascounty.org
For more information regarding housing counseling, or one of our free educational classes or webinars, contact CCCS of Greater Dallas at 800-249-2227 or visit www.cccs.net.
About CCCS of Greater Dallas
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Dallas, Inc. is a nonprofit, community based credit counseling and debt management service. Established in 1974, CCCS of Greater Dallas and its affiliate offices provide financial education and counseling to consumers in-person, by phone, or Internet at more than 20 locations in four states. CCCS of Greater Dallas is a HUD-approved housing counseling multi-state organization and serves as one of seven counseling agencies supporting the 888-995-HOPE Hotline. The agency is also a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), the nation's largest and longest serving national non-profit credit counseling network. To learn more about CCCS of Greater Dallas' free seminars or the agency's services, visit www.cccs.net or become a fan of CCCS of Greater Dallas on Facebook to receive updates on agency events and offerings.
HOME BUYING EXPO PARTICIPANTS
HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies
BCL of Texas
CCCS of Greater Dallas
Dallas County Home Loan Counseling Center
North Texas Housing Coalition
Novadebt
NID Housing Counseling Agency
Tarrant County Housing Partnership
Urban League
Down Payment Assistance Programs
Arlington, City of - Tarrant County Housing Partnership
Dallas, City of - Enterprise Community
Dallas, City of - Mortgage Credit Certificate
Dallas County - UPCAP and HOYO
Fort Worth, City of
Grand Prairie, City of
Irving, City of
Lewisville, City of
USDA
Non-Profit Builders (CHDO)
Builders of Hope
East Dallas Community Organization (EDCO)
Southfair Community Development Corporation
Neighborhood Stablization Programs (NSP)
Arlington & Tarrant County - TCHP
Habitat for Humanity - Dallas Co. NSP Program
Others
Friendship-West Baptist Church
HUD Approved Counselors Table
HUD
HUD Homes
MetroTex Realtors
Wells Fargo
Home Depot
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