Homebuyer Essentials: Pancakes & Properties
Schedule
Sat Feb 21 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Middle River Recreation Activity Center | Middle River, MD
About this Event
Buying a home doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—and it definitely shouldn’t feel confusing.
Join Frank Oliver Collective at eXp Realty for our Homebuyer Essentials Course: Pancakes & Properties, a free, educational event designed to give you clarity, confidence, and a realistic plan for buying a home in today’s market—all while enjoying pancakes and brunch bites.
This course is perfect for:
- First-time homebuyers
- Buyers who feel priced out or unsure where to start
- Renters wondering if buying is even possible
- Anyone planning to buy in the next 6–18 months
What We’ll Cover
🥞 How to prepare financially before you start house hunting
🏡 How to search for the right property (and avoid online listing traps)
💸 How to determine a comfortable monthly payment (not just your pre-approval amount)
📝 What happens during showings—and what to actually look for
🤝 How offers work, including when to offer above, at, or below asking
⏱️ Timelines, inspections, negotiations, and next steps
📍 Maryland-specific insights you won’t find on Google
You’ll leave with:
✔ A clear understanding of the buying process
✔ Realistic expectations for today’s market
✔ Action steps you can take immediately
✔ Confidence to move forward—whether that’s now or later
Food & Vibe
Expect a relaxed, welcoming environment with pancakes, coffee, and brunch-style refreshments. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just education and real talk.
🎟 Free to attend – registration required
⏰ Space is limited
Agenda
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Check In
Info: Doors open - find your seat
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Test Your Knowledge
Info: Flex your housing knowledge with this fun and interactive game.
🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Homebuyer Essentials Course
Info: Learn the basics of how to buy a house with this step by step walk through
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Pancakes and Properties
Info: ? How to prepare financially before you start house hunting
? How to search for the right property (and avoid online listing traps)
? How to determine a comfortable monthly payment (not just your pre-approval amount)
? What happens during showings—and what to actually look for
? How offers work, including when to offer above, at, or below asking
⏱️ Timelines, inspections, negotiations, and next steps
? Maryland-specific insights you won’t find on Google
🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Q&A
Info: Your time to ask our panel of experts any questions you might have!
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Pancakes!
Info: Enjoy our complimentary pancakes!
Where is it happening?
Middle River Recreation Activity Center, 9702 Community Drive, Middle River, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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