Local Government Free Homebuyer Classes Offered This Month

BRADENTON — First-time homebuyer classes will be offered by the Manatee Community Action Agency this month. The classes are designed to help people make wise decisions when buying their first home. 

The free classes, which are available in both English and Spanish, will start on Wednesday, August 19 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and continue on Thursday, August 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Both classes must be attended. In addition, a separate class will be given on Saturday, August 22 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

The classes will be given at the MCAA, which is at 302 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton, Suite 306. RSVP'ing is required in order to attend, and applications for the classes have an August 14 deadline.  For more information, call 941-757-1166 extension 1, or send an email to rdigiorgio@manateecaa.org. Applications are available at manatee.org/housing.