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January 2018
Free Homebuyer Education Workshop – Genesis Housing Development Corp
Genesis is HUD Certified and offers six-eight hours of extensive and up-to-date information on current housing markets and trends as well as guidance to make informed decisions toward ownership. Covered topics: Financial planning and Money management; Understanding Credit; Steps to Homeownership; and Mortgage options. This program also focuses on home ownership opportunities and retention efforts (foreclosure prevention) as a means to creating a stable community and families.
Find out more »February 2018
CIC Property Management Training
This program provides landlords with the knowledge to better market, manage and maintain residential rental property. Topics: Marketing, fair housing, the landlord/tenant ordinance, eviction court, nuisance abatement, real estate tax issues, maintenance and budgeting. Led by: Experienced property managers, attorneys, fair housing experts and real estate tax specialists. Length: 8 hours. Please note that ALL CLASSES START PROMPTLY ON TIME. Cost: $50 for the entire course paid in advance. Payment accepted via PayPal or by check or money order by mail at the…
Find out more »Free Homebuyer Education Workshop – Genesis Housing Development Corp
Genesis is HUD-Certified and offers six-eight hours of extensive and up-to-date information on current housing markets and trends as well as guidance to make informed decisions toward ownership. Covered topics: Financial planning and Money management; Understanding Credit; Steps to Homeownership; and Mortgage options. This program also focuses on home ownership opportunities and retention efforts (foreclosure prevention) as a means to creating a stable community and families. Note: Completion of a HUD-Certified Homeownership Workshop is a requirement to qualify for the…
Find out more »March 2018
CIC Property Management Training
This program provides landlords with the knowledge to better market, manage and maintain residential rental property. Topics: Marketing, fair housing, the landlord/tenant ordinance, eviction court, nuisance abatement, real estate tax issues, maintenance and budgeting. Led by: Experienced property managers, attorneys, fair housing experts and real estate tax specialists. Length: 8 hours. Please note that ALL CLASSES START PROMPTLY ON TIME. Cost: $50 for the entire course paid in advance. Payment accepted via PayPal or by check or money order by mail at the…
Find out more »Seminar: From Doors to Floors: Restoring Wood Interiors
Join Araceli Perez from Peter's Wood Refinishing to learn the basics of how to bring wood interiors back to their original glory. The focus will be on how to prep your walls, floors, and doorways before stripping your woodwork; removing your trim versus stripping it onsite; and tips on how to strip and refinish your woodwork.
Find out more »April 2018
Seminar: Mold Remediation
Clarence Jenkins of Complete Environmental will explain the causes of mold in vintage homes, how to identify mold, and actions you can take to help reduce mold growth and other water intrusion related issues. He'll also give us insight into basic mold remediation used by professionals.
Find out more »Bankers Building Bridges “We Build Together” Homeownership Event
The Department of Planning and Development, Housing Division cordially invites you to attend the Bankers Building Bridges, “WE BUILD TOGETHER” homeownership event. This event will bring together our financial partners and pre-approved residents interested in purchasing a home or investment property in the Micro Market Recovery Program targeted areas. It will be held on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 2635 S. Wabash. Our goal will be to match residents with the appropriate financial partner…
Find out more »Real Estate Investors Summit
Join South Side Community Investors Association, Greater Chatham Initiative, and Community Investment Corporation for the 2018 Real Estate Investors Summit "The Greater Chatham Housing Market" Thursday, April 26, 2018 6:00 pm-8:45 pm Carter Temple CME Church 7841 S. Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60619 *Please note location change* Dinner & Networking 6:00pm-6:30pm Meeting 6:30pm-8:15pm Post Meeting Networking 8:15pm-8:45pm Topics include: State of the Greater Chatham single-family and multi-family markets with data from the DePaul Institute for Housing Studies Commentary on…
Find out more »May 2018
Rain Gardens: The Beauty and Benefits of Stormwater Management
Join Ryan Wilson to learn the "Whys" and "Hows" of planting your first rain garden. Learn how rain gardens can deter basement flooding, how rain gardens can be done cheaply (and beautifully), and how to easily maintain your rain garden.
Find out more »Real Estate Investors Summit Part II: Lending
Join South Side Community Investors Association, Greater Chatham Initiative, and Community Investment Corporation for Part II of the Greater Chatham Housing Market 2018 Real Estate Investors Lending Summit Thursday, April 26, 2018 6:00 pm-8:45 pm Urban Partnership Bank 7801 S. State Street Chicago, IL 60619 Dinner & Networking 6:00pm-6:30pm Meeting 6:30pm-8:15pm Post Meeting Networking 8:15pm-8:45pm Topics include: Overview of Greater Chatham lending by Jack Crane of Community Investment Corporation Exit Strategies for small investors who purchase 1-4 unit buildings…
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