This eight-hour workshop is held at McCook Economic Development Corporation's meeting room (301 Norris Avenue Suite 203). Featured guest speakers include professionals in real estate, insurance home maintenance and lending. The course is an excellent opportunity to hear directly from the professional and to ask any questions that you may have about the home buying process.

2010 Workshop Dates:

• January 5th & 7th, 6-10pm
• March 2nd & 4th, 6-10pm
• May 1st, 9am-5pm
• June 8th & 10th, 6-10pm
• August 10th & 12th , 6-10pm
• October 16th, 9am-5pm
• November 30th & December 2nd, 6-10pm

Brochures are available at the following locations:

• Financial Lenders
• Realtor Offices
• McCook Community College
  Office of Business and Community Education
• MEDC Office

Registration Fee: $35.00 per household.

Key points to be addressed and discussed during the course include:

1. Choosing the right home.
2. Understanding the roles of the professionals involved.
3. The rights and the responsibilities of the consumer.
4. Budgeting and credit.
5. Obtaining a mortgage loan.

Completing MEDC Homebuyer Education Course will fulfill the education requirement for NIFA, USDA, FHLBank and other government home loans.

To register or for more information, contact Mary Kircher ( ) at 308.345.1200.