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Ready to Rent Workshop: January 27, 2009

January 16th, 2009 by Kenneth Long

Event Dates: Monday – Thursday, January 26 – 29, 2009

(Raleigh, NC) The first Ready to Rent workshop series of 2009 will be held at Hollenden Place Apartments in Raleigh, NC. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ready to Rent Workshop: December 15, 2008

November 25th, 2008 by Kenneth Long

Event Dates: First 4 Mondays in December, 2008

(Raleigh, NC) The South Wilmington Street Center will be hosting the final Ready to Rent Workshop series of 2008. Residents of the South Wilmington Street Center as well as Cornerstone may attend this course in order to take initial steps to gain approval for renting an apartment. Read the rest of this entry »

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How Do Lenders View Debt Management Programs?

November 17th, 2008 by Kenneth Long

I have heard so many negative comments from mortgage brokers about how lenders view debt management programs (DMPs). In fact, after a hearing a recent comment from a mortgage broker that I just met, I decided to delve into the issue and find out the source of the comments, reasons for the comments and just what the truth actually is. The result: let’s just say mortgage brokers are not your friend! Read the rest of this entry »

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First-Time Homebuyer Workshop: November 15, 2008

November 6th, 2008 by Kenneth Long

(Chapel Hill, NC) The Women’s Center is holding a first-time homebuyer’s workshop on Saturday, November 15 at the Chapel Hill Public Library. Find out why the credit crunch makes it even more important to take advantage of community resources, such as down payment assistance and credit education in order to improve your mortgage qualifications. This workshop fulfills the 8 hours of homebuyer education that is a requirement of many first time buyers programs.

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Ready to Rent Workshop: November 1, 2008

October 31st, 2008 by Kenneth Long

Event Date: First 4 Saturdays in November, 2008

(Raleigh, NC) The Wake County Supportive Housing Program is holding November Ready to Rent classes at Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network in Raleigh, NC. Vision Credit Education and Wake County Human Services partner to help you gain approval for apartment leases even with a spotty credit history. Read the rest of this entry »

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