DAYTONA BEACH ― Despite rising prices and higher mortgage rates, there is still hope for those interested in becoming first-time home buyers. A free housing fair will be held later this month to provide information on how to achieve the dream of homeownership.
"It's still possible for people to purchase a home," said Lucy Stewart Desmore, a Realtor and broker associate with NextHome at the Beach in Port Orange.
Desmore is a volunteer member of the committee that puts on the Housing Fair & Financial Clinic in Daytona Beach every year in observance of National Fair Housing Month.
The committee is led by Lydia Gregg, executive director of the nonprofit Mid-Florida Housing Partnership Inc. in Daytona Beach.
When and where will this year's housing fair be?
This year's event will be on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Allen Chapel AME Church at 580 George W. Engram Blvd. in Daytona Beach.
What will the event offer?
The housing fair will offer dozens of experts on hand to help prospective first-time home buyers as well as those seeking advice on finances, legal matters, health care insurance, and/or help in being able to stay in their current home. Those expected to man tables at the fair include HUD counselors, Realtors, lenders, insurance agents, home inspectors and representatives of title companies.
You'll also be able to tour a container home
The event will also offer tours to the public of a modular "tiny" home made out of a converted shipping container, which Desmore says is one potential option for those who can't afford a conventional house.
"All you need is a lot and about $65,000 to purchase the container home (from Snap Space Solutions)." said Desmore.
The container home on display at last year's housing fair was a huge hit among the more than 100 people who attended last year's event, said Desmore.
This year's event will feature an upgraded container home by Snap Space Solutions. "It will have even more perks including fancy appliances and a glass-top stove," said Desmore.
Food and soft drinks will also be available to purchase
Hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks and soft drinks will be available to purchase at this year's housing fair, courtesy of Boy Scouts Troop 635 from DeLand.
How can I get more information?
Mid-Florida Housing Partnership at 386-274-4441 extension 304 or send an email to lydia.gregg@mfhp.org.
Editor's note: A previous version of this story had an incorrect date for the event. The Housing & Financial Fair will be held Saturday, April 27.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Upcoming Daytona Beach housing fair to offer tips, resources for first-time homebuyers
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