FREE Homebuyer Fair scheduled for July 31

Austin, Texas: The City of Austin/Austin Housing Finance Corporation and Austin Energy are hosting the 2004 Homebuyer Fair. The Homebuyer Fair will provide Austin residents, particularly those in the Montopolis area, with a free opportunity to learn about the steps necessary to facilitate the process of buying a home.

The City, AHFC and Austin Energy are working together to develop up to 100 new single-family homes that feature photovoltaic solar panels; this means, we are creating homes that will not only be affordable, but also energy-efficient, in the Montopolis neighborhood. This "Zero-Energy" subdivision is one of the first of its kind in the nation.

The event details are as follows:

Montopolis Recreation Center (1200 Montopolis Drive)

Saturday, July 31, 2004

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Over 40 organizations ranging from lending institutions, City departments, consumer credit counseling agencies and non-profits have been invited to promote their services to the community. Kids activities, door prizes, educational seminars and information will all be available to participants

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Please call 974-3100 (voice) or 974-3102 (TDD) for assistance. This project is made possible by funding from HUD through the City of Austin.

CONTACT: Brenda de la Garza, (512) 974-3175 (voice)