L-C Valley Habitat February e-newsletter

Building affordable homes in

Nez Perce and Asotin Counties since 1991

February 2022

Update from the Director:

Homeownership is a wonderful experience. However, buying and owning a home can sometimes seem like a challenge. So if you’re thinking of applying for a Habitat home or buying a home, we can help you reach your goals of homeownership.

L-C Valley Habitat is pleased to offer Finally Home! homebuyer education classes in 2022. Developed by Idaho Housing & Finance Association, the course offers participants a detailed presentation of all the steps in the homebuying-process.

Homeowner education prepares you for purchasing whether you’re ready now or a bit further down the road. Finally Home! helps you:

Make educated and smart decisions
Determine when you are ready to purchase a home
Determine what type of home you are looking for
Understand what you can afford
Provide a strong foundation for starting the home buying process
Learn about financing options

Upon completion of the 6-hour course, participants earn a certificate. The course is HUD approved and meets most home loan program requirements. Completion of this course is also a requirement for our Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program.

Deb Snyder, Executive Director

L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity

2022 Home Buyer Education Classes-

Course Topics:

Budgeting and credit
Working with a real estate agents
Obtaining loan financing
Home inspections
Insurance
What to expect at closing

Dates/Times:

Saturday, February 26 10AM-5PM (1 session)

Tuesday, March 29 & April 5 5:30-8:30 PM (2 sessions)

Cost: FREE ($50.00 VALUE)

Limited seating, so register TODAY by visiting

l-cvalleyhabitat.org/homebuyer-education or call 509.758.7396.

2022 Board of Directors Officers

Board member named Realtor of the Year

Congratulations to Becka Picchena, L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity Board Member, on being named Realtor of the Year for the Lewis Clark Association of Realtors for 2021.

Becka is co-owner and associate broker of River Cities Real Estate in Lewiston. We are proud of the work Becka is doing within the valley and grateful for her contributions to our team. Thank you for all you do, Becka!

Construction/Repair Update

Meet the newest addition to L-C Valley Habitat

Dave Willmore

Repairs Coordinator

Dave Willmore first moved to the LC Valley 7 years ago when his daughter was attending Lewis-Clark State College. He has held a myriad of jobs over the years including being a construction millwright in Alaska, spending time on the majority of oil refineries in the United States, and working in a number of large saw mills. He also started his own construction company, but officially retired about 10 years ago.

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He started looking for something to do part-time to fill his days and give back. Dave joined L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity; he is our Repairs Coordinator, responsible for facilitating a large portion of our new Clarkston Affordable Home Repair (CAHR) Program. He finds it to be rewarding work.