A First-Time Homebuyer’s Seminar, hosted by Habitat for Humanity Martha’s Vineyard, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. at Nectar’s by the airport. All are welcome to learn about Bailey Park Road Community Housing, Habitat and the application process for the house the group will begin building this fall.

Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard has been selected by the town of West Tisbury to develop three single-family affordable homes to be built on three lots at the end of Bailey Park Road off Great Plains Road off Old County Road in West Tisbury. Habitat is a nonprofit, affordable housing developer and zero per cent mortgage lender which provides affordable home ownership opportunities for local families earning at or below 80 per cent area median income.

Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard was established in 1996 as an affiliate to Habitat for Humanity International and has built eight houses to date, most recently at Eliakim’s Way at 250 State Road in West Tisbury. The organization plans to build one house per year over the next three years at Bailey Park Road.