First Time Home Buyer Workshop: Taco (and Marg) Tuesday Edition

Schedule

Tue Apr 14 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Open House Austin Community Space & Office | Austin, TX

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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!

Whether you’re single or partnered up, this workshop is all about planting the seed that homeownership doesn’t have to wait for “someday” or “the one.”

Designed with first-time buyers (and first-time thinkers-about-buying) in mind, we’re breaking down the home-buying process in a way that actually makes sense—no jargon, no pressure, just real talk, creative strategies, and confidence-building knowledge… all over some Fat Tuesday-inspired snacks and bevs.


We’ll walk through:

  • Common (and costly) home-buying mistakes—and how to avoid them
  • How to navigate this market without spiraling
  • How much money you actually need to get started (spoiler: maybe less than you think)
  • The step-by-step process—from pre-approval to closing & beyond
  • Bonus: Live Q&A with an experienced agent team specializing in creative homeownership strategies (friends buying together, house hacking, non-traditional paths)


By the end of the night, you won’t just “know more”—you’ll feel way more confident about what could be possible for you.


Schedule:

6:30pm: Food + Bevs + Find Your Seat [10 mins]

6:40pm: Workshop [about 60 mins]

7:45pm: Q&A [10-20mins]


🦻🏻 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 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 - 07:45 PM
How to Buy a House Workshop + Current Market Update [about 60 mins]

Info: In this hour 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!


🕑: 07:45 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!


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Where is it happening?

Open House Austin Community Space & Office, 1204 Salina Street, Austin, United States

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