Arlington Housing Fair Workshops

 GREEN ROOM
Time   Workshop Presenter
11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.      

Fair Housing: An Introduction to Housing Discrimination Law
An overview of fair housing laws, including what identities are protected and signs of potential housing discrimination. Both residents and housing providers are encouraged to attend.

Susie McClannahan
Equal Rights Center                                                     

12:10 p.m. -
1:00 p.m.

Plumbing Repairs: Toilets, Faucets, and Shower heads
Come and learn how to save “big dollars” on home plumbing repairs, including fixing leaking toilets, faucets and repairing or replacing shower heads.  

Dave Daly,
ASTRACOR

1:10 p.m. -
2:00 p.m.

Budgeting and Financial Stability for Homeowners
Learn how to balance mortgage payments, property taxes, homeowners’ insurance, utilities, plan for emergencies, and to make informed financial decisions.

Regina Pinkney
Virginia Housing
2:10 p.m. -
3:00 p.m.   

How to Patch & Repair Drywall
You’ve had that hole in your drywall for HOW long? Maybe it’s time to just fix it yourself. You’ll learn that fixing small to large holes is easy and a “know how” go a long way towards the perfect patch.

Dave Daly,
ASTRACOR
3:10 p.m. -
4:00 p.m.       

Building Wealth Trough Homeownership and Diversified Investments
Learn about building wealth through mortgage principal reduction, property appreciation, and tax benefits, and how combining these strategies with stocks, retirement accounts, and rental income, you can establish a finacial foundation for generational wealth. Get the tools in our free Information Learning Center

Vanessa Owens
TD Bank

 

 

 YELLOW ROOM
Time   Workshop Presenter
11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Loan Types & Who They're Best For
Not all home loans are the same. Knowing what kind of loan is most appropriate for your situation prepares you for talking to lenders and getting the best deal.     

Christian Ward    
NIH Federal Credit Union

12:15 p.m. -
1:00 p.m.

Affordable Homeownership with Local Government Programs
There are thousands of dollars, and homebuying assistance programs to help you buy a home. Come and get basic information about them.

Karen Serfis,
Latino Economic Development Center
1:15 p.m. -
2:00 p.m.

Mortgage Process Roadmap for Homebuyer
Wondering what to expect from start to finish when it comes to obtaining financing for your mortgage? Find out attending this workshop.

Rickey Green
Sr. Mortgage Consultant,
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC
2:15 p.m. -
3:00 p.m.   

Banking and Home Buying 101! Bilingual Presentation!
Learn about Rewards Checking, new ways to save, earn money, get insights into CDs, Money Market accounts, Equity Lines of Credit, and Mortgages, to buy and maintain your wealth creator.

Sandra Ortecho          Atlantic Union Bank
3:15 p.m. -
4:00 p.m.

Home Maintenance 101
Don't let home maintenance overwhelm you! This workshop provides a clear roadmap for new and season homeowners. Discover insider tips, easy-to-follow checklists, and expert advice on keeping your home running smoothly.

Dave Daly,
ASTRACOR

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • This event is free of charge, but space is limited, 20-25 persons per class. No registration is required.
  • $50 gift prize raffle for some classes.
  • Ideas and opinions provided by the individual presenters in all seminars, are not associated with the Arlington Housing Fair Organizers nor its Sponsors. They are for general information and education only. Classes subject to changes or cancellation for unexpected circumstances.
  • Requests for special accommodation needed to be solicited with 72 hours of anticipation.
  • For information contact the Housing Information Center at 703-228-3765 or housingdivision@arlingtonva.us

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