Calendar
Neighborhood Events:
Hillside North Neighborhood Meeting
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6pm
Oakwood Community Center
Drug Free Communities Grant Meeting
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:30pm
Bethel Baptist Church, 5th Ave
Statewide Neighborhood Conference Planning Meeting
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 7pm
The Hill Street Inn, 202 4th Street
Vacant Properties Workgroup Meeting
Wednesday, March, 7, 2012, 6pm
TRIP, 415 River Street
Underground Railroad Conference
April 13-14, 2012
Russell Sage
TNAC Meeting
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, 7-8:30pm
Location: TBA
Questions? Or have a neighborhood event to list?
Contact Hilary at 272-8289 x214 or hilary@triponline.org
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HomeOwnership Center Workshops:
Homebuyer Orientation
Attending an Orientation is the place to start if you want to buy a home. At our Homebuyer Orientation, we talk about the advantages & disadvantages of homeownership, a snapshot of qualifying for a mortgage, and some of the costs you will incur in the homebuying process. You'll also learn about the steps involved in our Pre-Purchase Program and applying for First Time Homebuyer Grants. There is no fee for this session and is held monthly except in August and December.
Next scheduled dates:
- Monday, March 12, 2012, 6:00 PM
- Monday, April 16, 2012 , 6:00 PM
All Orientations are held at
TRIP's HomeOwnership Center
415 River St, 2nd Fl- Troy, NYto register scroll down or Click button on right
HomeBuyer Education Classes*
This eight-hour class (held in two sessions) provides all the information needed to learn about the homebuying process, what to look for in buying a home, different mortgage products, roles of different professionals, and more.
*New clients must attend Homebuyer Orientation first, then meet with housing counselor prior to registering for this class to determine/verify mortgage readiness. Fee for this course is $50
You must complete both sessions to recieve Certificate of Completion.
New classes are held monthly except during August and December.
- Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 (Part 1) 5:30 - 9:30 PM
Thursday, March 1st, 2012 (Part 2) 5:30 - 9:30 PM
- Saturday, March 31st, 2012, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Saturday, April 28th, 2012, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Click Here to Register for Homebuyer Education!
We also offer an Online Homebuyer Education for those who are in urgent need to complete this course, those who live farther away from our office, or those whose work schedule does not permit them to attend scheduled workshops. Please call Susan for more information regarding online homebuyer education (518) 690-0020 x224.
Money Smart
Everyone can benefit from being smarter about managing his or her money. This workshop, held in two sessions (different topics per session), will help you do just that. Topics include: Creating effective Spending Plans, Building your Savings, Credit Building & Repair, & Financial Goals including Loans. There are no fees for these sessions, and are held 3 times a year.
Next Scheduled MoneySmart Sessions:
Summer 2012
- Part 1 - Monday, June 4th, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
- Part 2 - Thursday, June 7th, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
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Troy Landlord Training
Learn best rental management practices in the free, four-hour session. Hear from TRIP's Rental Management Director, one of Troy's community police officers, a code enforcement inspector, Rensselaer Polytecnic Institute, and United Tenants. This class is designed for small or large landlords, both newbies and old-timers. Troy Landlord Training sessions are held two times each year. There is a $15 workbook fee for this workshop.
Next Scheduled Landlord Training Workshop:
- Wednesday, April 25th, 5:30 - 9:30 PM
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Home Smart
This workshop is for homeowners who want to be Home Smart!
Topics include spending plan considerations, record keeping, planning for home maintenance and improvements, refinance, and foreclosure prevention. There is no fee for this session and is offered 2 times a year.
Next Scheduled Home Smart Session:
Tuesday, May 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
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Home Maintenance Training
Learn how to do your own home repairs in this hands-on home maintenance training program held at TRIP's HomeOwnership Center. Classes run weekly for eight sessions from 6 – 7:30 PM and are offered two times each year. There is no fee for this session.
Click Here to View Home Maintenance Training Flyer
Next Scheduled Home Maintenance Training Workshop:
- Tuesdays, March 13th - May 1st, 2012, 6:00 - 7:30 PM:
3/13
Intro to Home Maintenance Training- Hardware & Tools, Creating a Work Plan
3/20
Electrical - Installing GFCI outlets, Light Switches, Dimmers, and Light Fixtures
3/27
Plumbing 1- Installing Kitchen and Bathroom Sinks & Faucets, Toilet Replacement
4/3
Plumbing 2- Pipe Cutting, Sweating Copper, & Valve Replacements; How to use Pex Tubing;
4/10
Flooring- How to Install Tile & Wood; Tools & Surface Prep
4/17
Sheetrock – How to Repair Damage, Install New, Taping & More
4/24
Painting - Surface Prep and Paint Techniques
5/1
Weatherization And Energy efficiency
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Foreclosure Intervention Workshop
This is a free workshop hosted by HomeSave, a coalition of nonprofit
legal, housing and community groups, that will help you understand
the foreclosure process, and prepare you to deal with it. Homeowners
will learn about the timeline, expectations, your options,
resources available and how to move forward. Become your best
advocate. Get educated to protect your home and avoid scams and
deeper financial difficulties.
Taught by knowledgeable housing counselors from agencies around the
region, no personal information needs to be discussed during the workshop.
Foreclosure affects homeowners across all income and education
levels. Anyone in need of assistance should attend. Residents from any
area can attend.
Next Scheduled Workshops:
- Tuesday, March 13th, 2012, 6 - 8 PM
- at TRIP in Troy
- Tuesday, April 10th, 2012, 6 PM
- at Better Neighborhoods Inc. in Schenectady
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Click Here to Register for Workshops!
Contact TRIP's HomeOwnership Center at 690-0020 x221 for more information.
updated 2/21/2012