Seminars

The Southern California Home Buyer’s Fair will feature free, educational seminars covering a broad range of topics pertaining to the home-buying process. Selected seminars will be presented in English and Spanish on both days.

Keeping Score: How to Monitor and Fix Your Credit—Tips for monitoring your credit score and rating; explanation on why credit plays such a crucial part of the loan process; how to protect your credit history and correct errors.
Room 306AB
Saturday: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.

How to Qualify for a Home Loan—How to choose a lender; what documents you need to take with you when you apply for a mortgage loan; the pre-approval letter and process.
Room 303AB
Saturday: 10 a.m. (English) & 2 p.m. (Spanish)
Sunday: 10 a.m. (English) & 2 p.m. (Spanish)

How to Avoid Mortgage Fraud—Explanation on what mortgage fraud is and how to protect yourself from fraudulent loan practitioners; understanding mortgage documents before you sign.
Room 308B
Saturday: 11 a.m. (English), & 2 p.m. (Spanish)
Sunday: 11 a.m. (English) & 2 p.m. (Spanish)
Room 303 AB
Saturday: 1 p.m. (Spanish)
Sunday: 4 p.m. (English)

Finding and Working With a REALTOR®--How to choose a REALTOR®; the role of a REALTOR® in the home-buying process; what you can expect from a REALTOR® and what you can’t.
Room 306AB
Saturday: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

How to Buy a Home in Foreclosure—The process for buying a home in foreclosure; what to expect; also how to buy a home that qualifies for a short-sale and what to expect.
Room 309
Saturday: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.

How to Invest in Real Estate—Exploring the options for real estate investment in today’s market; the financial and tax benefits of investing in real estate.
Room 301AB
Saturday: 1 p.m. (English) & 4 p.m. (Spanish)
Sunday: 1 p.m. (English) & 4 p.m. (Spanish)

Understanding the Home Inspection Process—Why you need a home inspection; what it should entail; what it means for you as a buyer; how to select an inspector.
Room 306AB
Saturday: 2 p.m. (English) & 4 p.m. (Spanish)
Sunday: 2 p.m. (English) & 4 p.m. (Spanish)

How to Buy Your First Home—Home buying steps explained from pre-qualification to closing.
Room 303AB
Saturday: 11 a.m. (English) & 3 p.m. (Spanish)
Sunday: 11 a.m. (English) & 3 p.m. (Spanish)

Assistance Programs for First-time Buyers—Information on mortgage assistance programs for first-time buyers and how to qualify.
Room 304ABC
Saturday: 11 a.m. (Spanish) & 2 p.m. (English)
Sunday: 11 a.m. (Spanish) & 2 p.m. (English)

CALHFA—Help for First-Time Buyers—Information on programs available from the California Housing Finance Agency for first-time buyers; how to qualify.
Room 309
Saturday: 10 a.m. (Spanish) & 2 p.m. (English)
Sunday: 10 a.m. (Spanish) & 2 p.m. (English)

HUD: Federal Assistance Programs for Buyers—Information on programs available from the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development for home buyers.
Room 308B
Saturday: 10 a.m. (English) & 3 p.m. (Spanish)
Sunday: 10 a.m. (English) & 3 p.m. (Spanish)

How to Avoid Foreclosure—What to do if you are in financial trouble to avoid getting behind on your mortgage payments or losing your home to foreclosure.
Room 304ABC
Saturday: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

How to Save for a Home of Your Own—How to budget for a down payment; rethinking lifestyle patterns in order to set more money aside; calculating how much money you might need for a down payment.
Room 301AB
Saturday: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

What You Need to Know About Homeowner’s Insurance—Why you need homeowner’s insurance and how much coverage should you have.
Room 308B
Saturday: 4 p.m.
Sunday: 4 p.m.