First Time Home Buyer Workshop

"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!