Home Buying 101 - All You Need to Know to Make Your First Move!

Learn from the Pros!

Join us for an educational event designed specifically for beginners who want a clear, structured path forward. We’ll break down what realistic success looks like, how to set smart goals, and how to buy a home with intention and clarity.

Corinne Schippert of Leading Edge Real Estate and Loan Officer Patrick Collins of CrossCountry Mortgage will share their expertise.

Whether you're planning to buy soon or just beginning to explore the idea, this workshop is for you.

What We'll Cover - Home Buying

• The home buying process from search to closing
• What’s happening in the Greater Boston housing market
• How to align your home search with reality
• How today’s buyers succeed in a competitive market
• Open Q&A so you can ask any questions you have

What’s We’ll Cover - Financing
• How mortgages work and what lenders evaluate
• First-time buyer financing options and programs
• What pre-approval means and how to get started

This event is ideal for:

• First-time buyers
• Renters wondering if buying might make sense
• Buyers planning for the next 6–18 months
• Anyone who hasn't bought in a while and could benefit from a refresher

Even if you're just starting to think about buying, this workshop will provide you with a clear roadmap moving forward!

EVENT DETAILS

Location

Kickstand Café
594 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02474

www.thekickstandcafe.com

Located in Arlington Center, Kickstand is Arlington’s most iconic independent coffee shop and is an easy spot to gather for an informal evening conversation in a quiet, afterhours setting.

Food and Refreshments
• Complimentary food and drinks - you'll love Kickstand’s famous Vietnamese fresh rolls, yummy sandwiches, creative salads, amazing cookies and refreshments!

More Info

• Free in-person event
• Approximately 2 hours
• Handicap Accessible
• Free parking in the Kickstand parking lot, on Swan Place and Swan Street; Metered parking til 8pm on Mass Ave.

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Space is limited, so please register if you plan to attend!

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Corinne Schippert is a Realtor with Leading Edge Real Estate serving buyers and sellers throughout the Greater Boston area.

An Arlington resident for more than 25 years, Corinne combines deep local knowledge with an analytical approach to the buying process. To learn more about Corinne and see her reviews, visit her website at www.corinneschippert.com.

This workshop is a perfect, low key opportunity to learn from Corinne's expertise and years of experience.

Patrick Collins is a mortgage professional with CrossCountry Mortgage who specializes in helping first-time buyers navigate the financing side of purchasing a home.

Patrick will explain how mortgages work, what lenders look for, and the range of financing options available to today’s buyers.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Corinne Schippert, Leading Edge Real Estate