The next Independence Homebuyer Education Class will be held Saturday, September 13 at the Community Services League in two part sessions. 

Part One will be 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and Part Two will be 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Community Services League is located at 404 N. Noland Road in Independence. The classes are 20 dollars, attendees are asked to bring a calculator, paper, and a writing utensil.

Participants will learn a variety of skills needed to make owning a home a sound finiancial investment, including:

• Buying a house
• Managing your money
• Determine what you can afford
• Mortgages 
• Types of home loans
• Understanding your credit score
• Protecting your investment
• Investing in the neighborhood

To register, call: 816-531-5300 ext. 10090 or e-mail john_tramel@isdschools.org.