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Health & Fitness

Learn How to Purchase a Home in Bed-Stuy

FREE Homeownership Workshop 9am-10:30am. The workshop will be at the starting point for the 33rd Annual House Tour; 832 Marcy Ave at the Putnam Ave entrance. Learn from an elite panel of specialists.

Saturday October 15th is the conclusion of Bed-Stuy Alive! Week.

The day will feature the 33rd Annual Brownstoners House Tour and the 8th Annual BeSAA Studio Strut.

The day begins with a FREE Homeownership Workshop from 9am-10:30am. The workshop will be at the starting point for the House Tour on 832 Marcy Avenue at the Putnam Avenue entrance.

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Participants can learn how to finance the renovation or purchase of a home in Bed-Stuy. The Brownstoners have collaborated with Bridge Street Development Corp on the planning of this year's workshop.

Bridge Street's mission for over 30 years has been to help create affordable housing and to strengthen the economic base in the neighborhood. The Corporation supports a sustainable future in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Come out and be informed by an elite panel of specialists.

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The panelists cover a wide variety of homepurchasing considerations, including expert advice on financing, banking, real estate and environmental sustainability. Learn more about financial workshops and home ownership in the community by visiting www.bsdcorp.org.

Bed-Stuy Alive! is a community wide celebration of the best of Bedford-Stuyvesant. I believe Bed-Stuy has some of the best homes and neighbors in New York City.

The Brownstoners have a motto "Come on Home to Bed-Stuy."

We welcome you to learn how to purchase one of our homes, meet our neighbors, eat in our restaurants and tour our homes. Savor its tastes and know that Bed-Stuy is indeed Alive!

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