How to Buy Your First Home & Get Creative with Little to No Money Down

Schedule

Mon Feb 16 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

590 Ygnacio Valley Rd suite 120 | Walnut Creek, CA

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Learn smart tips to buy your first home and get creative with little to no money down—come join us!
About this Event

Are you dreaming of buying a home but unsure how to make it happen with little cash or challenging credit?


This free educational workshop is designed for first-time homebuyers and buyers who want to explore down payment assistance programs and creative financing solutions that make homeownership possible with little to no cash out of pocket!

In this event, we’ll cover:

✅ What it really takes to qualify for a mortgage
✅ Down payment assistance programs including the CalHFA Dream for All
✅ Creative financing strategies — including alternatives to conventional financing
✅ Understanding loan types
✅ How to prepare your finances and credit
✅ The step-by-step home buying process — from offer to close

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or someone who thought homeownership wasn’t possible because of limited funds, this workshop will give you clarity and options.

Bring your questions — we’ll have a live Q&A at the end!



Who Should Attend?

– First-time homebuyers
– Buyers with limited down payment funds
– Anyone curious about creative financing options
– Renters ready to learn steps to homeownership


Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:10 PM
Welcome & Mortgage Basics
Host: Angela Seminario, Alterra Home Loans
🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:40 PM
Creative FHA financing Solutions
Host: Shawn King, Arrive
🕑: 06:40 PM - 07:10 PM
CalHFA Assistance Programs including Dream for All
Host: Natasha Dowdy, CalHFA
🕑: 07:10 PM - 07:20 PM
The importance of working with the right Real Estate Agent
Host: Chris Strange, Rise Group
🕑: 07:20 PM - 07:30 PM
Q & A + Next Steps
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Where is it happening?

590 Ygnacio Valley Rd suite 120, 590 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, United States

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