The Battle Creek Area Association of REALTORS® (BCAAR) and several local community partners are offering a FREE home buying workshop on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Second Missionary Baptist Church at 485 N. Washington Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037.
Purchasing a home can be one of the most important financial decisions a person can make in their lifetime. Studies have shown that home ownership is key to wealth creation for a family. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or have been out of the housing market for a while, attend this event to learn about the home buying experience and what to expect throughout the process.
At the workshop, the following topics will be covered:
- The benefits of owning vs. renting
- Why REALTORS® are important in the home buying process
- The role of credit (and steps to build or repair it), income and assets in the mortgage process
- Types of loans available (conventional, Veterans, Federal Housing Administration, Rural Development, etc.)
- Down payment myths (could be as little at 3%)
- Appraisals, title work, inspections, insurance and more!
This event is FREE and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. For questions or registration, please BCAAR staff at staff@bcaar.com/269.962.5193 or please fill out the form below.
Para reservaciones: 269.967.0181 (Juan)