Buying a home is the American dream – don’t let it become a nightmare.

On Tuesday, November 2nd, MCCA will hold a free homebuyer’s seminar for first time homebuyers and anyone interested in how the homebuying process works. Enjoy a light supper as you learn how to:

  • understand your mortgage
  • build a team of homebuying professionals
  • avoid predatory lending practices
  • reduce your mortgage payments using government grants, and
  • save thousands of dollars before closing on your home

Experts will be on hand to answer your questions about choosing a home, choosing a realtor, home inspections, and many other topics.

Date: Tuesday, November 2nd
Time:6:00pm – 8:00pm
Place: Bloomington Public Library Community Room, 205 E Olive St, Bloomington
Cost: Free

For more information, call Kathy Shubert (309) 834 9245 or KathyS@MCCAinc.org

MCCA has been designated as a tax site for the Center for Economic Progress again in 2010.

Starting on January 25th, 2010, families  with incomes of less than $55,000 and individuals with incomes of less than $30,000 can have their taxes prepared  at no cost. The service will be available on Mondays, from 9am until 3pm and 5pm until 7pm. Customers who do not have a bank account in which to deposit their refund will be able to open a savings or checking account at the time of their appointment.

Appointments are available on a first come, first served basis.

In order to expedite your appointment, please bring the following documentation with you:

  • All W-2s and 1099s (if any)
  • Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) for all family members
  • Valid photo ID
  • Copy of last year’s tax return, if available
  • Bank account number and routing number to direct deposit your refund
  • Property tax bill
  • Amount spent on college expenses

For more information on this service and other tax site locations, please call the Center for Economic Progress at (888) 827-8511, or visit www.economicprogress.org

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