MAYOR TO HOST 2008 NASHVILLE HOUSING FAIR WITH GREATER NASHVILLE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (GNAR)
Fair looks to connect families with homeownership opportunities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 17, 2008) -
Mayor Karl Dean announced today that he will host the 2008 Nashville Housing Fair presented by the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
“Nashville needs to be a city for families and I want to make sure we are doing what we can to help families find a home they can enjoy and afford in Davidson County,” Dean said. “This housing fair is an opportunity to help people connect with housing professionals – Realtors, home builders, lenders, and homeownership counselors – that can help them get on the path to homeownership.”
The Mayor's Office and GNAR have partnered with multiple agencies to plan and present the fair. Sponsors of the housing fair include: Pilkerton Realtors, Crye-Leike Realtors, Fridrich & Clark Realty, Village Real Estate, Fifth & Main, Freeman Webb Cos., Fox Ridge Homes, Westview Homes, Centex Homes, The Jones Company of Tennessee, Celebration Homes, First Tennessee Home Loans, Countrywide Home Loans, SunTrust Mortgage, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Regions Bank, U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Affordable Housing Resources Corp., Habitat for Humanity, The Housing Fund, Dominion Financial, Serveus, and Woodbine Community Center.
“We are honored and delighted to be the presenting sponsor for the 2008 Nashville Housing Fair,” said Mandy Wachtler, President of GNAR. “Many people may feel that owning their own home is now impossible. But with access to the right resources, the kind you can find at the Nashville Housing Fair, the American Dream can still become a reality. And research shows when people own their own homes their health improves, there’s a positive impact on their children, and our communities are strengthened.”
About GNAR
The Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS® is one of Middle Tennessee’s largest professional trade associations and serves as the primary voice for Nashville-area property owners. REALTOR® is a registered trademark that may be used only be real estate professionals who are members of the National Association of Realtors and subscribe to a strict code of ethics.
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Janel Lacy
(615) 862-6020
janel.lacy@nashville.gov