Two real estate events:

• First time homebuyer workshop

• REO “speed dating” caravan

The $8,000 first time buyer tax credit is now law. The Stimulus Bill was signed on February 17th. But will fear keep homebuyers from using it?

There is no doubt fear dominates the national media today.

But here are the facts:

• Property values are now in line with incomes.
• First time buyers are flooding into Ventura, Oxnard and Camarillo.
• Interest rates are at all time lows.
• The Federal government wants home values to rise.

So confront the fear. Get the facts at this fast paced, no nonsense workshop. For some people, now is the right time to realize their American Dream.

The first time homebuyer workshop:

What: The first half covers:

• The $8,000 tax credit
• Financing and qualifying for a loan
• FHA loans and other programs
• Closing costs

The second half covers:

• Renting vs. buying – both have pros and cons; the issues you face either way.
• The real estate purchase process
• Explanation of the Residential Purchase Agreement – the rights and responsibilities of both buyers and sellers.
• Escrow

Where: CitiBank – corner of Telephone Road & Victoria Avenue, Ventura

When: Thursday, March 26th; 6:30 – 8:45 p.m.

RSVP: Seating is limited! Call Leslie at 659-2000 to reserve a spot or email her at Leslie Nelson@DonNelsonTeam.com

The REO “speed dating” caravan:

What: a fast caravan tour of 8 or 9 vacant bank owned homes in Ventura that are currently for sale. We only spend 3-5 minutes inside max per home. That’s why it’s like “speed dating”! We’ll caravan in our own cars.

When: Saturday, March 28th; 10:00 – noon.

Note: Further details, directions, etc, will be given out at the workshop.