On Saturday, Oct. 27, the Housing Opportunities Collaborative, the City of San Marcos and the California Housing Recovery Initiative will be hosting the North San Diego Housing Resource Fair from 9 am to 3 pm at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive.
During this free, one-day event, potential new homebuyers and existing homeowners who are struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments will have access to free legal and housing counseling services, speak with bank representatives between 9:00 am and noon. The afternoon session, noon to 3:00 pm, offers educational workshops that provide information about how to prepare for homeownership, down payment assistance programs and buyer certification programs.
Vendors, including realtors, mortgage professionals and nonprofit housing agencies will be on hand in the afternoon for an interactive expo. Halloween games for kids and raffle prizes will also be offered.
Space is limited and advanced registration is strongly encouraged. Individuals interested in attending can call (619) 283-2200 or email HOMEClinic@