Published: December 04, 2009 09:52 am      

Office of Sen. Isakson to host first-time homebuyer’s forum in Morrow

ATLANTA - The office of U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. today announced that it will host a statewide First-Time Homebuyer’s Forum on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009. The workshop will be held at Clayton State University, Student Activities Center, 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow, Ga., from 10 a.m. until noon.

The forum is an opportunity for first-time homebuyers to hear from professionals on best practices for first-time homebuyers, federal and state tax incentives and general information on the home purchasing process. Presenting organizations will include the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia will also be available to speak with attendees.

“I am honored to be able to offer this excellent opportunity to first-time homebuyers from across Georgia,” said Isakson. “As a Realtor myself for many years, I know that information is power in home buying and negotiating. I encourage anyone interested in meeting with professionals in the field to participate.”

All persons who are interested in attending must make a reservation online at [email protected], or by contacting Isakson’s office at (770) 661-0999. All persons who wish to attend must do so by the registration deadline on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at 5 p.m.