Buy your first home in 2026!

Name: Buy your first home in 2026!
Start: 2026-01-20T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-20T20:00:00-06:00
Location: Open House Austin Community Space & Office

Schedule

Tue Jan 20 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Open House Austin Community Space & Office | Austin, TX

Designed for first-time buyers, we’ll break down everything from financing options to finding the right property, with tacos and margs!
About this Event

Let's taco 'bout your home-buying journey! We want you to feel empowered and educated about the process, so we'll go over the steps to homeownership, creative strategies we love (and our clients have successfully used!), plus cover common mistakes to avoid...all while enjoying tacos and margs!

The presentation in a 🌮 shell:

How to Avoid Detrimental Home Buying Mistakes
How to Navigate this Tricky Market
How Much Money You Really Need
The Step-By-Step Process, From Pre-Approved to Closing & Beyond
Bonus: Q&A With Experienced Agent Team, Specialized in Creative Homeownership

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the foundational knowledge and the confidence you need to face the real estate market and find a home that’s right for you.

Schedule:

6:30pm: Tacos + Margs (+other drink options!) + Find Your Seat [5 mins]

6:45pm: Workshop [45-60 mins]

7:30pm: Q&A [10mins]

🦻🏻 If you're hearing impaired, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate with an interpreter.

Cancel your ticket if at any point you can no longer attend. You may also move your ticket to the next month, just send us an email.

👩🏻‍🏫 Who We Are:

Open House Austin is a woman-owned (pickleball obsessed!) real estate brokerage in Austin. We empower first-time homebuyers and investors to make informed decisions, enriching their lives and strengthening the vibrant communities that they call home.

We believe homeownership instills confidence, builds wealth, fosters community and unlocks financial freedom.

Please, do not register yourself as an attendee multiple times. Send this link to anyone else that you'd like to attend with so they can register themselves.

Are you a Realtor, insurance broker, or mortgage lender? As this event is hosted by Open House Austin, we are currently not allowing agents, brokers, or lenders to attend these events at this time due to a conflict of interest. Thanks for understanding!

If you are a lender or insurance broker interested in sponsoring this event or another like it, reach out to [email protected] to learn more.

Agenda

🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:40 PM
Snacks + Drinks + Find Your Seat [5 mins]

Info: Catered by a local Austin eatery, enjoy snacks and drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

🕑: 06:40 PM - 07:40 PM
How to Buy a House Workshop + Current Market Update [45-50 mins]

Info: In this hour-long workshop, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the homebuying process and gain insights into the current real estate market. Designed for first-time buyers, we’ll break down everything from financing options to finding the right property, making the process feel approachable and achievable.

You’ll also get a market update tailored to Austin, including trends, opportunities, and what to expect as a buyer in today’s competitive landscape. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or ready to take the next step, this workshop will leave you informed, empowered, and ready to make confident decisions about your future.

Perfect for anyone looking to turn their homeownership goals into reality!

🕑: 07:40 PM - 08:00 PM
In-Depth Q&A [10-15 mins]

Info: Get your questions answered, but maybe more importantly, learn the answers to questions you didn't think to ask! You'll be surrounded by others in the exact same position as you. Invaluable information!