Westchester County's 2014 Fair and Affordable Housing Expo will take place on Saturday, March 15 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission is free.

"The Expo is a great way to get free and useful information about fair and affordable housing opportunities in Westchester," said County Executive Robert P. Astorino. "It's also an excellent opportunity to meet with housing professionals, including mortgage lenders and not-for-profit credit counselors."

Throughout the day, visitors can get answers to the following questions:

  • How much do I need for a down payment?
  • What are my rights with respect to fair and affordable housing?
  • What is the importance of credit and a good credit score?
  • What is the role of the not-for-profit counselor, the realtor, the inspector, the attorney and the lender?
  • Can I get help with my down payment and closing costs?
  • Is it better to rent or own?

At 1 p.m. a workshop on Fair and Affordable Housing (FAH) will focus on the Westchester County Housing Settlement and on Homeseeker Online, a Web site where visitors are provided with information about affordable homeownership and rental apartment opportunities in Westchester. Those attending can also learn about FAH and fair lending, affirmative marketing and the FAH application and selection process.

For more information on the Expo, contact Westchester Residential Opportunities at ; 428-4507 x 314 or the Housing Action Council at ; 332-4144. Visit Homeseeker Online to download the Expo flier in English and Spanish.

The Westchester County Center is located at 198 Central Avenue in White Plains. The event is co-sponsored by Westchester County, the Westchester Interfaith Housing Corporation, the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, Inc., Chase and Community Mutual Savings Bank.