First Time Home Buyer Workshop

Buying your first home can feel overwhelming. At this workshop we will go over the buying process so you can move forward with confidence. You’ll learn how the home-buying process works, what to expect at each stage, and how to avoid common mistakes first-time buyers make. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or ready to take the next step, you’ll walk away informed and prepared.

What You’ll Learn:

• Financing Basics: Loan types, down payment requirements, credit guidelines, and how to get pre-approved.
• Budgeting & Affordability: Understanding monthly payments, closing costs, HOA fees, and how to find your ideal price range.
• Home Search Strategy: How to choose the right neighborhoods, property types, and features that fit your lifestyle and goals.
• Making a Strong Offer: Writing competitive offers, negotiating terms, and understanding contingencies.
• Inspections & Appraisals: What happens during inspections, how to handle repairs, and what appraisals mean for your loan.
• Closing Process: What to expect from escrow to final signatures and getting your keys.
• Local Market Insights: Current trends, pricing, and opportunities in the Las Vegas market (optional/localized).
• Q&A + Next Steps: Get personalized answers and a clear roadmap tailored to your situation.

This workshop is designed to make the buying process simple, clear, and stress-free. Attendees will leave with practical tools, a better understanding of their options, and the confidence to take the next step toward homeownership.

This program is not a Library District event. The views expressed and other information presented are solely those of the producing entity.

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Host or Publisher Karen V. Thai