1st Time Home Buyer Class

Description

Dreaming of owning your own home? Not sure where to start or what it takes to become a homeowner? Join the City of Eau Claire’s Housing Opportunities Commission, in partnership with the Realtors Association of Northwestern Wisconsin, Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce and Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association, for an informative session designed to help you navigate the home-buying process from dreaming about a home to turning the key in your own front door.

You’ll learn about: 

• Knowing when your ready to buy a home 
• Understanding today’s housing market, including interest rates, closing costs and other expenses
• Saving for a home and preparing your finances 
• Downpayment options and ways to purchase a home with minimal cash upfront
• Transitioning from renting to homeownership and working with landlords
• Understanding the mortgage loan process •Getting started with your home search 
• Making an offer and navigating the next steps 
• What to expect on closing day
• What to do after you become a homeowner 

Come with your questions and leave with a better understanding of how to get started!