Georgetown, Del., Sept. 7, 2016: For those in the market to realize the American dream, Sussex County is once again offering the keys to unlock the door to home ownership.

The County, in partnership with the Delaware State Housing Authority, Sussex County Association of REALTORS®, First State Community Action Agency, and NCALL Research Inc., will host the third annual Sussex County Homebuyer Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. The event will be held inside the Carter Partnership Center at Delaware Technical Community College, Owens Campus in Georgetown.

The event is free and open to the public, and is designed to match potential homebuyers with housing counselors, lenders and other resources that are available to help put would-be buyers in their own homes. Vendors will be featured at the event, as well, showcasing their products and services. While anyone can attend, pre-registration is strongly encouraged so attendees can receive a free copy of their credit reports while at the fair.

“The past two events have been very well-received, giving vendors and more than 150 potential home buyers a chance to connect,” said Brandy Nauman, housing coordinator for the County’s Community Development & Housing office said. “Buying a home, for any income bracket, can be a confusing and overwhelming experience. The goal of the Homebuyer Fair is to take some of the stress out of the home-buying experience, especially for first-time buyers, by matching them with resources in a welcoming, one-stop-shop setting.”

For more information or to pre-register, or to be a sponsor vendor at this year’s event, visit sussexcountyde.gov/2016-homebuyer-fair, or call (302) 855-7779.

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