Charlotte NC First Time Home Buyer Workshop

Learn Everything You Need To Know About Buying a Home in the Charlotte area.

Buying your first home can be a daunting process. Finding the home that fits your needs, wants, desires, and price range is only the tip of the iceberg. The typical transaction involves appraisals, inspections, surveys, an appraisal, a couple of agents, and an attorney. Before you start looking for a house, attend Smart Home Buyer U to learn about the home buying process and learn the inside information

The topics that will be covered during Smart Home Buyer U are:

Mortgage

When should you get pre-approved for a mortgage
Benefits of FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional financing and which mortgage is right for you
Determinig your DtI and PITI
Down payment assistance programs
How to choose a reputable lender

Home Buying Process

How to find your perfect house
Taking advantage of the $8000 Home Buyer Tax Credit
Items in a house to avoid
The steps in the home sale transaction
Inspections
Surveys
Closing & Ownership

Buying a REO or HUD Home

Advantage of purchasing a HUD Home
The differences between a HUD & REO
Avoiding the REO pitfalls
HUD's Good Neighbor Next Door (GNND) program (50% off HUD Homes)

The Home Inspection

Things to look for in a home inspector
Common repair issues
Items to look out for on any inspection

...and so much more. Each topic will be presented by a local mortgage, inspection or real estate expert.

Each workshop will last approximately 2-3 hours with ample breaks and time for questions between each topic. Seating is limited and registration is required. Smart Home Buyer U is offered as a community service without obligation.

The next Smart Home Buyer U Workshop will be held:

Tuesday June 2, 2009
6:30pm - 9:30pm

Keller Williams Realty
14700 E. Independence Blvd (Across from the Sonic on 74)
Indian Trail, NC 28079

2 Ways to Register for the Event

1. Visit our Facebook Event Page to RSVP

or

2. Sign up here on our website: