** UPDATE – After Governor Wolf’s press conference and the Montgomery County Commissioner’s press conferences, I regret to inform you that we have officially decided to CANCEL the 2020 Montgomery County Housing Fair **
We hope to see you next year!
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School
201 E. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting
10 A.M. – 2 P.M.
The annual Housing Fair is a great starting point to have questions answered from experts including lenders, Realtors®, insurance agencies, home inspection firms, non-profit and governments agencies and more! Learn about mortgages and grant programs if you’re thinking of buying a home. Learn about new government programs, sheriff sales, foreclosure prevention and understanding the real estate market. Workshops are held throughout the day and over 25 exhibitors are expected to have booths showcasing their information.
Are you a vendor interested in a booth? Vendor registration forms are available below! The Housing Fair will include an exhibitor area for non-profits, banks, mortgage companies, title companies, home inspectors, credit companies and other housing-related organizations. Space is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and booths with electricity are limited! Download your registration form below!
- 2020 Housing Fair Vendor Registration Form – Cancelled
Pay via check or use the link below to pay by credit card. Use the down arrow to select your vendor category for payment … * Early Bird Special –Please email kspringe@montcopa.org to request an invoice reflecting the “Early Bird” discount if paying via credit card (below drop down menu does not reflect discount).
Free workshops will be offered throughout the day that focus on assisting individuals better understand the home buying process.
2020 Housing Fair Workshop Schedule
(click HERE for printable PDF version)
| TIME | WORKSHOP TOPICS |
| 10:15AM | Sheriff Sales, Tax Sales & Short Sales – Oh My! – Carolyn Prante from Coldwell Banker will talk about the process of buying a sheriff or tax sale property from the Montgomery County. She will also discuss how short sales work and how they differ from government sales. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of buying these properties. |
| 10:55AM | Door Prize Drawing #1 – Chance to Win CASH & Gift Cards |
| 11:00AM | Understanding Credit & Credit Scores – Nikki Holcroft, a HUD certified housing counselor from Genesis Housing Corporation, will discuss how credit scoring really works and what can improve your score. |
| 11:45AM | Show Me the Money – Grant & Low Interest Loan Programs for the First-time Buyers – Kori Springer from the Montgomery County Office of Housing and Community Development has the latest information on grant programs that can help you buy your first home. Dave Eglin from First Heritage, Carolyn Prante from Coldwell Banker and Robert Butcher from PHFA will review how to use these programs in the home buying process. |
| 12:25PM | Door Prize Drawing #2 – Chance to Win CASH & Gift Cards |
| 12:30PM | Mortgage Basics & Understanding Impact of Student Loans – Jerome Scarpello from Leo Mortgage will review the different types of loans, how the amount of a loan is determined, how much cash is needed for down payment and closing costs and if you are financially ready to purchase a home. Also discussed will be the impact of student loans on mortgages and how to buy even if you have student loans. |
| 1:15PM | Buying a Fixer-Upper – Rehab Loans like 203K – How It Really Works – Mike Thompson from Envoy Mortgage will share how to buy a “fixer upper” and the loan programs that are designed to include the cost of the rehab with the purchase of your home. Learn about what the renovation shows never discuss on TV. |
| 1:55PM | Grand Prize & Door Prize Drawing #3 – Chance to Win Grand Prize $500 CASH, Gift Cards & More! |
