Mid-Columbia Association of Realtors (MCAR) will host its second Gorge Homebuyer Fair this Thursday, Sept. 26 from 4-8 p.m. at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center. It is open to all.
Mid-Columbia Association of Realtors (MCAR) will host its second Gorge Homebuyer Fair this Thursday, Sept. 26 from 4-8 p.m. at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center. It is open to all.
THE DALLES — The Mid-Columbia Association of Realtors (MCAR) has announced the return of the Gorge Homebuyer Fair on Sept. 26 from 4-8 p.m. at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center in The Dalles. This second edition aims to serve all communities throughout the Gorge region, with a special focus on The Dalles as the host city.
Building on the success of the inaugural event held in May, which saw more than 130 attendees and facilitated the completion of more than 30 down payment assistance applications through Columbia Cascade Housing, this free and bilingual event continues its mission of promoting homeownership opportunities across the entire Gorge area.
The upcoming fair will feature a diverse roster of vendors, including realtors, mortgage lenders, bank residential loan officers, local-state funded agencies offering down payment assistance, escrow/title companies, financial service advisors, residential building contractors, and other experts in homeownership. To ensure accessibility for all Gorge residents, vendors will provide resources and educational materials in both English and Spanish.
Attendees from The Dalles and surrounding Gorge communities can look forward to:
One-on-one consultations with industry professionals
Resources on down payment assistance programs
Complimentary food and refreshments
Exciting raffle prizes
Shay Ryan-Blakeslee, chair of MCAR’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee, reflects on the impact of the initiative: “The overwhelming response to our first Gorge Homebuyer Fair validated the critical need for such an event in our region. It’s not just about providing information; it’s about opening doors to homeownership that many thought were closed to them.”
Don’t miss this opportunity to take confident steps towards homeownership in the Gorge. While the event is hosted in The Dalles, we welcome and encourage participation from all Gorge communities.
Mark your calendars for the second Gorge Homebuyer Fair on Sept. 26, 4-8 p.m. at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center.
About Mid-Columbia Association of Realtors
The Mid-Columbia Association of Realtors (MCAR) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and professional trade association serving real estate professionals throughout the Columbia River Gorge region. Committed to promoting the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in real estate practice, MCAR provides education, resources, and advocacy for its members while working to protect property rights and promote homeownership in the communities it serves. Through initiatives like the Gorge Homebuyer Fair, MCAR demonstrates its dedication to making the dream of homeownership accessible to all members of the Gorge community.
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