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City of Miami to host Free Homeownership Fair on June 21

By Sheri-kae McLeod··1 min read
City of Miami to host Free Homeownership Fair on June 21
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  • at Charles Hadley Park’s Community Room.
  • – Getting Your Credit in Shape</p> </li> <li data-start="959" data-end="1038"> <p data-start="961" data-end="1038">10:45–11:05 a.m.
  • – Preparing for Homeownership from a Counseling Agency</p> </li> <li data-start="1039" data-end="1122"> <p data-start="1041" data-end="1122">11:15–11:35 a.m.
  • – Review of the City of Miami First-Time Homebuyer Program</p> </li> <li data-start="1123" data-end="1173"> <p data-start="1125" data-end="1173">11:45–12:05 p.m.
  • – Tips from a Title Agent</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1175" data-end="1483">Event partners include Chase, Citi, Regions, Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida, National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), Self Help Credit Union, and many more.

In celebration of National Homeownership Month, the City of Miami will host a Homeownership Fair on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Charles Hadley Park’s Community Room. The free event aims to equip local residents with the tools and knowledge needed to begin their journey toward homeownership.

Organized by the Department of Housing and Community Development, in partnership with Tacolcy Economic Development Corporation (TEDc), the fair will feature workshops, information booths, and one-on-one consultations with real estate professionals, mortgage lenders, and housing counselors.

Participants can attend four informative workshops covering everything from improving credit to understanding the City’s first-time homebuyer program:

  • 10:15–10:35 a.m. – Getting Your Credit in Shape

  • 10:45–11:05 a.m. – Preparing for Homeownership from a Counseling Agency

  • 11:15–11:35 a.m. – Review of the City of Miami First-Time Homebuyer Program

  • 11:45–12:05 p.m. – Tips from a Title Agent

Event partners include Chase, Citi, Regions, Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida, National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), Self Help Credit Union, and many more. The Office of Chairwoman and District Five Commissioner Christine King is sponsoring the event.

Space is limited, and interested residents are encouraged to register by Wednesday, June 18, at MiamiHomeownershipFair2025.eventbrite.com.

Residents of Miami are also being reminded that Miami-Dade County Housing and Community Development (HCD) opened its Site-Based waitlists for the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program last week. The application window will remain open through Friday, June 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

For more details, call 305-416-2080. Individuals needing special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should call 305-416-2096 no later than three business days prior to the event. TTY users can dial 711.

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