Housing Fair 1
Housing Fair 2

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Colonial Middle School, 716 Belvoir Road, Plymouth Meeting

10AM – 2PM

The Montgomery County Partners for Home Ownership is hosting our annual Housing Fair for 2024! The Housing Fair is a great starting point to have questions answered from experts including lenders, Realtors®, insurance agencies, home inspection firms, non-profit and governments agencies and more! Learn about mortgages and grant programs if you’re thinking of buying a home. Learn about new government programs and understanding the real estate and mortgage market. Workshops are held throughout the day and over 25 exhibitors are expected to have booths showcasing their information.

Interested in a vendor booth?

Fill out our vendor registration forms! The Housing Fair will include an exhibitor area for non-profits, banks, mortgage companies, title companies, home inspectors, credit companies and other housing-related organizations. Space is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and booths with electricity are limited!

Pay via check or use the link to pay by credit card. Use the down arrow to select your vendor category for payment.

*Early Bird Special* Please email Kori.Springer@MontgomeryCountyPA.gov to request an invoice reflecting the “Early Bird” discount if paying via credit card (drop down menu does not reflect discount).

Housing Fair Vendor Registration

2024 Workshop Schedule

Free workshops will be offered throughout the day that focus on assisting individuals better understand the home buying process.
10:15am

Show Me the Money – Home Buyer Grants & Programs

Kori Springer from the Montgomery County Office of Housing & Comm. Dev., has the latest information on grant programs that can help you buy your first home. Learn about PHFA, First Front Door and bank programs that help with closing costs.
11:00am

Understanding Credit & Credit Scores

Nikki Holcroft, a HUD certified counselor from Genesis Housing Corp., will discuss how credit scoring really works and what can improve your score.
11:45am

Door Prize Drawing #1

12:00pm

Homebuyer & Mortgage Basics – How to be a Successful Buyer

Carolyn Prante from Coldwell Banker Preferred has info on understanding the home buying process, how to find the “right” house and how to make a winning bid. Chris Anderson from Harleysville Bank will review the different types of loans, down payment and closing costs and the impact of higher interest rates.
1:00pm

Understanding Rehab Loans – Buying a Fixer-Upper or For Your Existing Home

Mike Thompson from New American Funding will review the different types of home improvement loans and how they can work for you if you are thinking about buying a home that needs renovations or to improve your existing home.
1:55pm

GRAND PRIZE & Door Prize Drawing #2

Chance to win $250 Grand Prize, Gift Cards & More!