Credit union offers home buyers’ workshop

Published Apr 6, 2018 at 4:00pm

NEW HARTFORD — With the home-buying season heating up, GPO Federal Credit Union is sponsoring a free workshop on April 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica.

Attendees will learn the steps involved in the home buying process, from making an offer to the closing. GPO’s Director of Real Estate Lending, Cindy Vaughn, along with local attorney, William Calli Jr., will lead this hour-long workshop to prepare attendees for a confident home buying experience. To attend, email cwalchusky@gpofcu.com or call 315-737-2923 by Thursday, April 12. Seating is limited and light refreshments will be served.

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