Courses cover the home buying process, an introduction to the home buying team, the basics of budgeting, improving credit, understanding the closing process and down payment assistance programs. The eight-hour seminar is broken up into four parts: All 4 sessions in one day: Pros and cons of homeownership Key steps and professionals involved in the home buying process Mortgage payment and other costs How lenders determine credit worthiness and affordability The importance of a good credit rating How to establish…

Recreation, Education, and Job Readiness Free for ages 13-19

The Resident Association of Greater Englewood (RAGE) is hosting an open house for new members. If you recently joined, this open house is for you There will be an in depth orientation for new or prospective members to learn more about the work and efforts of RAGE in Englewood. Please RSVP at joinrage@gmail.com, or 866-845-1032

Come check out what's new at the Boombox this weekend. Get more information and find out how you can take your business from start-up to store front. When: Saturday, February 3rd Time: 12pm - 4pm Address: 532 E 79th St. (corner of 79th and Rhodes)

This program provides landlords with the knowledge to better market, manage and maintain residential rental property. Topics: Marketing, fair housing, the landlord/tenant ordinance, eviction court, nuisance abatement, real estate tax issues, maintenance and budgeting. Led by: Experienced property managers, attorneys, fair housing experts and real estate tax specialists. Length: Three consecutive evenings of three hours each (9 hours total). Please note that ALL CLASSES START PROMPTLY ON TIME. Cost: $50 for the entire course paid in advance. Payment accepted via PayPal or…

The City of Chicago is hosting its 6th Annual Construction Summit on February 7 at the JLM Life Center, 2601 W. Jackson Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Construction Summit is a great opportunity for prime contractors, sub-contractors, and construction-related business owners to learn about upcoming construction contracting opportunities in government. Attendees can speak with key staff from the City of Chicago user departments, sister agencies, government agencies, assist agencies, trade unions, and labor organizations. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in workshops focusing on…

This program provides landlords with the knowledge to better market, manage and maintain residential rental property. Topics: Marketing, fair housing, the landlord/tenant ordinance, eviction court, nuisance abatement, real estate tax issues, maintenance and budgeting. Led by: Experienced property managers, attorneys, fair housing experts and real estate tax specialists. Length: Three consecutive evenings of three hours each (9 hours total). Please note that ALL CLASSES START PROMPTLY ON TIME. Cost: $50 for the entire course paid in advance. Payment accepted via PayPal or…

Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer & 6th Ward Democratic Organization Celebrates Black History Month at the 6th Ward Senior Meeting When: Thursday, February 8th, 2018 Time: 11am - 1pm Where: 706 E. 79th Street