Tips and Tricks to Buying a Home

Program Type:

Lectures & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

Realtor Kimberly Tapscott of Keller Williams will lead a discussion on what you need to know to buy a home today. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or looking to downsize, arm yourself with this essential knowledge to embark on your journey to homeownership with confidence.

A Q&A with the experts will follow presentation. Handouts, checklists and contact details for further assistance will also be shared.

What you'll learn:

• How to navigate the real estate market with confidence, find the perfect home for your needs and budget, make competitive offers and negotiate effectively, and understand market trends and property values.
• Real estate attorney James T. Maye will cover key legal documents and what to watch for, your rights and obligations as a homebuyer, and how to handle disputes and understand contingencies.
• Mortgage lender Melissa Mason of New American Funding will discuss how to secure the right financing, the different types of mortgages and which one suits you best, steps to getting pre-approved and understand your credit, and budgeting for down payments, closing costs and more.

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