The path to owning a slice of the American Dream in Kettering is set to become clearer come April 3. In a collaborative effort to demystify the home-buying process, the City of Kettering and The HomeOwnership Center are hosting a Home Ownership Resource Fair. The event promises a variety of professionals who are geared up to deliver guidance on a tapestry of homeownership matters.

Set to kick off at 4 p.m. and wind down at 5:30 p.m., this educational gathering will be held in the community-embracing arms of the Wilmington Branch Community Room at Dayton Metro Library. Those who wander in can expect to hobnob with mavens equipped with intel about housing counseling, financial planning, and many mortgage options. A misstep so common, but even more crucial to avoid when homeownership stakes are high, is the lack of understanding about the importance of home maintenance, accessible rehab programs, and down payment assistance. According to the City of Kettering event's official page, these topics will all be on the table.

The Home Ownership Resource Fair is an opportune moment for first-time homebuyers and those looking to polish their current investment. Unveiling details about the event on Wednesday, the City of Kettering’s announcement emphasized its aim to centralize critical homeownership information conveniently under one roof. It's a chance to have pressing queries addressed without the rigmarole of cold calls or the labyrinth of internet searches.

There will be no entrance fee, a boon for individuals already balancing the ledger against future home-related outlays. The City’s CDBG Coordinator is on deck for those who have preliminary questions or require additional information ahead of the day. They can be reached by dialing (937) 296-3308, paving the way for community members to arrive with a sharpened focus on the wealth of resources awaiting them at the fair.