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New Homebuyer Seminars

Learn how to navigate this shifting real estate market and find your dream home! Get all your questions answered by a local mortgage professional and real estate agent, on the best way to position yourself to buy a home in the next year. 

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FIND AND FINANCE - INVESTMENT SEMINAR
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Whether you're looking to purchase your 1st....or 5th investment property, this Workshop is designed to keep you up to date on the current real estate market, help you scale your portfolio and grow your business.   This interactive workshop will be hosted by both a real estate broker and mortgage professional, bringing you years of experience and unique perspective, as you're looking to start investing in real estate or looking for new options/ideas on how to grow your portfolio.

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AGENDA:

  1. Market update and predictions to get ahead in 2024

  2. Finding the right adult family home or rental property (and tenant!)

  3. Financing options and strategies

  4. "Does it pencil?" exercise

  5. How to scale and maximize your ROI

  6. Q&A and Networking

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Hosted by:

  • Hans and Camey Westermark, Mortgage Brokers with Family First Mortgage 

  • Desiree Ferguson, Real Estate Agent with Marketplace Sotheby's International Realty

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FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER SEMINAR
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Buying a home is an exciting and significant milestone in life!  It can also be a complex process that comes with its own set of challenges, so to ensure a smooth and successful home-buying experience, it's essential to be aware of the top 10 pitfalls to avoid.

 

This fun and fast-paced class will help you gain a high level understanding of the home buying process from A to Z, so that you can plan and be prepared to buy a home.   Hear the funny, real-life stories of Do's and Don'ts to make your journey smooth and learn from BOTH a local real estate agent and mortgage professional.

 

​Hosted by:

  • Kira Truett, Mortgage Broker with Motto Mortgage 

  • Desiree Ferguson, Real Estate Agent with Marketplace Sotheby's International Realty

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HOME OWNERSHIP WITH DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE
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Ready to purchase a home but need assistance with the down payment? Join us for our complimentary Homeownership with Down Payment Assistance Workshop, sponsored by the Washington State Home Financing Commission (WSHFC). 

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This comprehensive 5-hour class delves deep into the home buying process. Benefit from practical advice, learn from real-life experiences, and have your queries addressed by both a local real estate agent and a mortgage professional.

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We will cover topics including:

  • Current market trends

  • Budgeting for your new home

  • Mortgage pre-approval

  • Loan and interest-rate buy down programs

  • Home searching with your Agent

  • Negotiation strategies to help you win

  • Importance of your Home Inspection and Appraisal

  • And MORE!

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Upon completion of this workshop, you will receive a certificate that will meet the education requirements for the Washington State Housing Finance Commission down payment assistance programs, Fannie Mae HomeReady and Freddie Mac HomePossible loans. 

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Lunch and Workshop Hosted by:

  • Mike Bon, Senior Loan Consultant with New American Funding 

  • Desiree Ferguson, Real Estate Agent with Marketplace Sotheby's International Realty

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