Russell presents two-session Pathway to Homeownership
Realizing the dream of homeownership is exciting but challenging, especially in today’s real estate market. The chances of success depend greatly on partnering with the right lender, real estate agent, and housing counselors.
To help Heights residents achieve this dream, Cleveland Heights Council Member Davida Russell is sponsoring a two-part Pathway to Homeownership series, on June 8 and 10, and has convened a group of community-minded organizations and neighborhood partners to participate.
The first session will take place on Thursday evening, June 8, 6–8 p.m., at the Coventry PEACE Campus, 2843 Washington Blvd., in Cleveland Heights. The second session is planned for Saturday, June 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Disciples Christian Church, 3663 Mayfield Road, in Cleveland Heights. The third session of the tenant-landlord series will also take place June 10 at Disciples Christian Church, from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The sessions, which are free and open to the public, will enable attendees to learn the how-tos of buying a home from professionals who can help.
Topics will include how to get pre-approved for a mortgage, and how to find other financial resources.
With the correct personal documentation, some who attend may be able to begin the process of applying for a loan at the Saturday session, with one of the mortgage lenders who will be at the session.
Participating organizations are:
- NID Housing Counseling, a U.S. Housing and Urban Development-approved organization;
- Re/Max Traditions and The Sweeney Group of Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan real estate services;
- Heights Home Repair Resource Center;
- Start Right Community Development Corporation;
- Other community-minded banks and lending institutions, including PNC, KeyBank, United Purpose Mortgage, DollarBank, Huntington, Third Federal and US Bank.
Denise Shepherd
Denise Shepherd is a realtor and a member of The Sweeney Group of Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan Real Estate Brokerage. She lives in Cleveland Heights with her husband and two children. Shepherd and her teammate, Amanda Hill, another Cleveland Heights resident, have been helping first time homebuyers in the Heights and neighboring communities.