First Time Home Buyers Class

Those looking to take advantage of lower home prices and interest rates to purchase their first home can get ahead of the game by participating in the home ownership training classes and prepurchase credit counseling. The free course, which is required for those seeking down-payment assistance, is being offered several times in May by the Center for Financial Independence (formerly known as the Manatee Coalition for Affordable Housing). The approximately five-hour course is 5:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m. May 8 and 15 or May 22 and 29. For those who need weekend courses, they are available May 17 or 31. Registration is required. Call #941-746-2115 for more information.