Could this be the year you stop renting and start building wealth?

For many people, homeownership feels out of reach.

Maybe you’ve been told your credit isn’t good enough.

Maybe you think you need a huge down payment.

Maybe you simply don’t know where to start.

We’re here to change that.

Join the Success Map Initiative and our community partners for a FREE First-Time Homeownership Workshop designed to replace myths with facts—and help you understand exactly what it takes to purchase your first home.

📅 Saturday, July 11

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

📍 Washington Avenue Branch Library

161 Washington Avenue

Albany, NY 12210

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You’ll hear from people who have actually done it.

The workshop begins with an inspiring conversation featuring three local community members who started with one home and built something bigger. They’ll share the real challenges, the mistakes they made, and the steps that helped them become homeowners—and, in some cases, real estate investors.

Then, you’ll have the opportunity to meet directly with organizations that can help move you from dreaming about homeownership to preparing for it.

Learn about:

🏠 First-time homebuyer loan programs

💰 Down payment assistance and grants

📈 Building and improving your credit

🛠 Affordable housing opportunities

🗺 Creating your own personalized roadmap to homeownership

🤝 One-on-one conversations with housing professionals

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Meet Our Community Partners

✔ Arrow Bank

✔ NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR)

✔ Affordable Housing Partnership (AHP)

✔ Habitat for Humanity Capital District

✔ MLB Construction Services

✔ ALK Property & Investments

Together, these organizations will help answer your questions and connect you with resources that could make homeownership more attainable than you think.

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Registration is FREE

Reserve your seat today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or registering online:

https://forms.gle/wE72HjUb67SvLntE9

Walk-ins are welcome, but those who register will receive priority for one-on-one conversations with our partners.

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Help Someone Build Their Future

Owning a home changes more than your address—it can change the future of a family.

If you know someone who has talked about buying their first home, please forward this email or share it on social media. Your share could be the opportunity someone has been waiting for.

Together, let’s help more families become homeowners.

We look forward to seeing you on July 11!

The Success Map Initiative

Creating Roadmaps to Opportunity