Calendar
Neighborhood Events:
Neighborhood Meeting:
Who: Residents of 8, 9, & 10th Streets (Hoosick to Ingalls)
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Time: 6:00 PMLocation: School 2: 470 Tenth Street
Goal of Meeting:
TNAC (Troy Neighborhoods Action Council) Meeting
Who: Neighborhood groups and individuals welcome.
Date: April 14th
Time: 5:30 – 7 PMLocation: TBD
Goal of Meeting: TBD
Questions?
Contact Hilary at 272-8289 x214 or hilary@triponline.org
Workshops:
Homebuyer Orientation
Attending an Orientation is the first step in our Pre-Purchase Program. Learn about the variety of homebuyer programs available, the steps involved in our Pre-purchase Program and applying for First Time Homebuyer Grants. There is no fee for this session.
Held monthly except August and December.
Next scheduled orientations:
- Tuesday, April 13th, 2010- 6:00 PM
- held at TRIP's HomeOwnership Center- 415 River St, 2nd Fl- Troy
- Tuesday, May 11th, 2010- 6:00 PM
- held at TRIP's HomeOwnership Center- 415 River St, 2nd Fl- Troy
Contact TRIP's HomeOwnership Center at 690-0020 x221 or e-mail Register@triponline.org to register and get more information.
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, 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, March 16th (Part 1) 5:30 - 9:00 PM and Thursday, March 18th (Part 2) 5:30 - 9:00 PM
- Saturday, April 17th (Fast Track) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact TRIP's HomeOwnership Center at 690-0020 x221 or e-mail Register@triponline.org for more information.
Fast Track Classes are held based on an as needed basis- contact TRIP for details.
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: Budgeting, Savings, Credit, & Loans. New classes are scheduled quarterly. There is no fee for this session.
- Session 1: Savings & Budgeting
Wednesday, Feb 17th, 2010 - 5:30 - 8:30 PM
- Session 2: Credit & Financial Goals
Wednesday, Mar 11th, 2010 - 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Contact TRIP's HomeOwnership Center at 690-0020 x221 or e-mail Register@triponline.org to register.
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 three times each year. There is no fee for this session.
- Thursday, April 22nd - 5:30 - 9:30 PM
- Location: Italian Community Center
- 1450 Fifth Ave, Troy , NY 12180
Contact TRIP's HomeOwnership Center at 690-0020 x221 or e-mail Register@triponline.org to register.
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.
Home Maintenance Training - Spring 2010 Schedule
3/10/2010
Intro Hardware & Tools
3/17/2010
Electrical
3/24/2010
Plumbing I
3/31/2010
Plumbing II
4/14/2010
Flooring Tools & Surface prep and Installation
4/21/2010
Repairing walls- sheetrock and taping electrical
4/28/2010
Painting - surface prep and Paint Education
5/5/2010
To Be Announced- Clients Choice
Contact TRIP's HomeOwnership Center at 690-0020 x221 or e-mail Register@triponline.org to register.
updated 3/5/2010