What First-Time Home Buyers Really Need to Know!

Schedule

Tue May 12 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Downriver Community Federal Credit Union | Southgate, MI

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Learn about renting vs buying, down payment assistance programs, finding the right home, how to confidently avoid common mistakes, and more.
About this Event

Are you considering the purchase of your first home, but don't quite know where to start, or what you really need to know?

This seminar is for you!

Think of it as a safe space, with no sales pitches or pressure, where licensed experts will present the valuable information that you need to know, without the fluff. Each expert will present for 10 - 15 minutes and then there will be a short panel discussion with all of the experts.

Afterwards there be will some time for your more private one-on-one conversations and for some expert advice if you'd like.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the current market

• Renting vs Buying

• Qualifyiing for a Mortage

• Mortgage Options such as: FHA, USDA, VA, Conventional

• Inspections

• Earnest Money

• Escrow

• Title Insurance

• Appraisals

• Seller Concessions

• Broker Compensation

• Closing costs

These free seminars are designed to help you learn to make informed real estate decisions so that you can move forward confidently with no surprises.

NO SALES PITCHES OR PRESSURE IS ALLOWED FROM THE PODIUM.


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Where is it happening?

Downriver Community Federal Credit Union, 15261 Trenton Road, Southgate, United States

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