We're in an unusual Buyers' Market right now. There are lots of foreclosures, short sales and bank-owned homes for sale. There are plenty of other bargain-priced homes for sale, and interest rates are at historic lows.
To find out how to take advantage of the really excellent opportunities, and to "stay in the know," sign up for our unique and informative Home Buyer Workshop. You can learn How to be a Savvy Home Buyer like many of our previous attendees.
You will learn how to figure out if now is the right time to buy for your personal situation, or if you should wait. Learn where to look for bargain homes, and how to negotiate a sweet deal. Learn how to tell the differences between “foreclosure,” “short sale” and “bank-owned,” and which one of these approaches is probably a good deal versus a costly nightmare.
You will learn how to figure out if now is the right time to buy for your personal situation, or if you should wait. Learn where to look for bargain homes, and how to negotiate a sweet deal. Learn how to tell the differences between “foreclosure,” “short sale” and “bank-owned,” and which one of these approaches is probably a good deal versus a costly nightmare.
Here's what our workshop covers:
1. What’s going on in the economy right now, and why the news is so confusing
2. A professional overview of the real estate market in the Seattle area
3. Why you need an agent, what’s a broker, what's a Realtor, and what are their roles?
4. How to take advantage of foreclosures without losing your shirt
5. The steps all successful buyers go through to purchase a home
6. How to figure out how much house you can afford
7. What it means to get pre-approved, and how to do it the right way
8. How you can avoid common pitfalls in the home-buying process
9. We’ll review at least five homes for sale and talk about what to watch out for
10. And finally, you’ll have the opportunity to ask your own real estate questions
1. What’s going on in the economy right now, and why the news is so confusing
2. A professional overview of the real estate market in the Seattle area
3. Why you need an agent, what’s a broker, what's a Realtor, and what are their roles?
4. How to take advantage of foreclosures without losing your shirt
5. The steps all successful buyers go through to purchase a home
6. How to figure out how much house you can afford
7. What it means to get pre-approved, and how to do it the right way
8. How you can avoid common pitfalls in the home-buying process
9. We’ll review at least five homes for sale and talk about what to watch out for
10. And finally, you’ll have the opportunity to ask your own real estate questions
WHO: Renters who want to learn how to purchase a home of their own
WHAT: Home Buyer Workshop The Science of Home Buying
WHAT: Home Buyer Workshop The Science of Home Buying
WHEN: First or second Saturday of most months (click on the dropdown menu to choose the date you prefer to attend)
WHY: Learn about the current real estate market from real estate professionals
WHERE: Continental Building, 11555 SE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Get answers to your questions, such as:
* Why is this called a "Buyers Market?"
* How does the real estate process really work?
* What risks do buyers need to be concerned about?
* Where can I find out how to shop for interest rates?
* Where can buyers get straight answers about mortgage loans?
* How can I find out about down payment and closing cost assistance?
* Where can buyers get straight answers about the real estate economy?
* What are the most important considerations when buying a house or condo?
* How can buyers take advantage of current favorable Buyers Market conditions?
* How does the current situation in the national economy affect me and other home buyers?
* How does the real estate process really work?
* What risks do buyers need to be concerned about?
* Where can I find out how to shop for interest rates?
* Where can buyers get straight answers about mortgage loans?
* How can I find out about down payment and closing cost assistance?
* Where can buyers get straight answers about the real estate economy?
* What are the most important considerations when buying a house or condo?
* How can buyers take advantage of current favorable Buyers Market conditions?
* How does the current situation in the national economy affect me and other home buyers?
REGISTRATION
Register online below. Choose the date you wish to attend from the dropdown menu, then complete and submit your registration, or call 206-229-2066. We'll ask you for your full name, phone number and email address (and for anyone else you are registering). You will not be asked to buy or sign up for anything. If you’d like to receive workshop preparation materials in advance of the workshop, mention that in the Your Home Buying Questions section of the form.
Register online below. Choose the date you wish to attend from the dropdown menu, then complete and submit your registration, or call 206-229-2066. We'll ask you for your full name, phone number and email address (and for anyone else you are registering). You will not be asked to buy or sign up for anything. If you’d like to receive workshop preparation materials in advance of the workshop, mention that in the Your Home Buying Questions section of the form.
We'll contact you a day or two in advance of the workshop to remind you of the date, time and location for the workshop. Your contact details will be held in strict confidence.
The Workshop does not break for lunch, but you may bring a drink and sack lunch (no food is available in the building).
