Real Estate - Home Buying and House Hacking Workshops

"First Time Home Buyer Workshop" is a virtual webinar (offered on zoom) for anyone interested in learning more about all things related to buying a house. (Some information with be specific to home buyers in CA, although anyone in the U.S. is welcome to join). The workshop will be hosted by Haley Dahlgard, a real estate agent with Keller Williams, and Jasmine Rosig, a mortgage advisor with American Pacific Mortgage.

During this workshop, you will learn:
-the steps of buying a house
-the pros and cons of buying a house
-renting vs. buying
-basic loan requirements, types of loans
-breakdown of how much money is needed for down payment, closing costs, and other home buying expenses
-loan preapproval process and questions to ask your lender
-how to calculate your mortgage payments
-other home expenses
-what is PMI
-condos vs. single family homes vs. multifamily properties
-working with realtors: when to contact a realtor, questions to ask your realtor and how to communicate with your realtor, what you can expect working with a realtor
-the home search process and how to work with your realtor during this process
-factors to consider when looking for a house (things to look for, things to avoid)
-how to submit a competitive offer
-what happens during the escrow period - the inspection contingency, appraisal contingency, and loan contingency
-what happens after you close on your home
-and more
-answer any questions you have!

House Hacking is a real estate investing strategy that involves buying a house, living in the house, and renting out other parts of the house to reduce your living expenses and build wealth. Learn from Haley Dahlgard, a house hacker and real estate agent who helps clients find and buy these properties. Join this workshop to learn how you can house hack and build wealth!

During this House Hacking Workshop, you'll learn:
-Benefits of house hacking
-Renting vs. house hacking
-Is house hacking right for you
-House hacking strategies including room rentals, multifamily properties, ADUs, and other creative strategies
-The profit and comfort spectrum
-Short Term Rentals vs. Medium Term Rentals vs. Long Term Rentals
-Loan options
-How to buy a house that will work for you
-Living with roommates
-How to screen and manage roommates and tenants
-Answer any of your questions!