‘Ready, Set, Close!’ affordable housing information fair

Qualifying homebuyers and home builders interested in Henrico County’s groundbreaking affordable housing initiative can get information on how to participate and ask questions about available homes at an event set for Wednesday, March 4.

“Ready, Set, Close! First-Time Buyer Event” is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. The information fair is free and open to the public and will be held as an open house; attendees are welcome to arrive at any time.

Prospective homebuyers will be able to meet with staff from the county’s nonprofit partners including Partnership for Housing Affordability, Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) of Virginia, the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Virginia, Richmond Habitat for Humanity and Virginia Housing to discuss homeownership programs.

Attendees also can learn about homes that are available or soon will be through the Henrico Affordable Housing Trust Fund from the program’s home builder partners, including HHHunt Homes, StyleCraft Homes, Ryan Homes and Center Creek Homes.

The information fair also is open to home builders and developers who want to learn more about the incentives Henrico can offer for-profit and nonprofit builders and developers to create quality, affordable housing in the county.

Ready, Set, Close! is designed to be accessible for everyone. Individuals who may need accommodations are asked to contact Hurley by Friday, Feb. 26, at 804-501-7612 or [email protected].