ROCKPORT — If you are thinking of buying your first home, but are unsure of the process or if you qualify, this is the class for you. This highly informative class, offered by hoMEworks, and sponsored by MaineStream Finance, will cover all the important points a homebuyer needs to consider:

• Budgeting to buy a home
• Credit scores and credit reports
• Shopping for and getting a mortgage loan
• Working with a real estate agent to find the right home for you
• Home inspections
• Closing on a home and related expenses

The class includes presentations from mortgage lenders, a real estate agent, an insurance provider and more. You'll go home each week with lots of handouts and have plenty of opportunity to ask questions in class.

Participants who attend all four classes receive a homebuyer education certificate, recognized by Maine State Housing Authority and Rural Development. This certificate is good for 2 years and can qualify you for special rates for a first-time mortgage. Homebuyer education class attendees over the years have given the classes high ranks and recommend that every first-time homebuyer consider taking the class.

This class will be held the week of September 25, meeting at 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on September 25, 26, 27 and 28 at Camden Hills Regional High School, 25 Keelson Dr., Rockport. For more information or to sign up contact adult ed at fivetowns.maineadulted.org or 236-7800, ext 5.