During the months of November and December, Greylock Federal Credit Union will host free community workshops on the topics of home purchasing and ownership, and estate planning.
On Monday, Nov. 3, “First-time Home Buyers” (in Spanish) will be offered from 5:30-8 p.m. and will help participants understand the steps of buying a home. Spanish-speaking professionals who can assist with the process will be onsite at the Greylock Community Empowerment Center (CEC), 75 Kellogg St., Pittsfield. Presenters will include, but not limited to, real estate agents, a mortgage originator, insurance agent, home inspector, and an attorney. Refreshments and childcare will be available for this hybrid class; Zoom is also an option.
A similar offering on Tuesday, Nov. 18, “Preparing for Home Ownership,” targets first-time buyers looking to purchase a home over the next two years. The class covers budgeting, building a strong credit history, insurance requirements, renting versus owning, and owning a single-family home versus a duplex. This class is offered on Zoom from 6-7 p.m.
A Spanish version of “Preparing for Home Ownership” will be available on Monday, Dec. 1 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the CEC with a Zoom option.
Greylock’s final class of the year is an Estate Planning webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 6-7 p.m. via Zoom. The workshop guides people through necessary considerations after death. Participants will learn how to put their financial affairs in order and ways to protect their loved ones from dealing with extra costs, barriers and frustration.
For more information and to register, visit www.greylock.org/CEC.