Classes on buying a home
Topics include taxes, FICO scores, financing

The Area Housing Authority of the county of Ventura will offer free classes on homeownership.

The next seminar is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. Tues., June 19 at the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce, 2400 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo.

The free class will address the following topics: tax advantages of home ownership, programs available for financing for a first-time buyer, and raising and maintaining a high FICO score.

The seminars are educational only. There are no sales involved.

The Area Housing Authority serves Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks and the unincorporated areas of Ventura County, including Oak Park.

To reserve a seat, call (800) 549-0337, ext. 167. Reservations are recommended.

Classes are offered throughout the county in both English and Spanish.

Get more information at www.TheHomeBuyingSchool.com.