Albany – The Affordable Housing Partnership (AHP), the lead agency for a fair lending campaign called HomeSave, will hold a free home repair workshop at 5:30 pm on Thursday, September 14 at Albany’s Homeownership Center, 255 Orange Street in Albany.  (Between Lark & Dove.)  At the seminar, participants will learn how to hire reputable contractors, maintain their homes, get affordable financing and access a new home repair loan and grant program.  The workshop is free and open to the public.

The non-profit HomeSave program is designed to help consumers avoid spending more than they need to on necessary home repairs.  “Consumers should be wary of door-to-door solicitors and contractors who arrange financing,” said Susan Cotner, Executive Director of AHP.  “They may not offer consumers the best deal.”  The seminar will also provide information on housing counseling agencies and other resources that are available.  “The multifaceted HomeSave Program”, continued Susan, “helps existing homeowners.  It’s multipurpose.  We want people to be aware that there are alternatives to high-cost lenders.”

For more information call AHP at 434-1730 or register online at www.ahphome.org

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