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. The seminar schedule for both days is listed below.

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Seminar Schedule*:

Saturday, March 13
10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
	Stay Covered: The Basics of Homeowner's Insurance Why you need homeowner's insurance and how much coverage should you have. Room 409 A Click here to download the presentation.
	Home Inspection 101 Why you need a home inspection; what it should entail; what it means for you as a buyer; how to select an inspector. Room 409 B
	Put Your Money to Work: How to Find the Right Investment Property Exploring the options for real estate investment in today's market; the financial and tax benefits of investing in real estate Room 410 Click here to download the presentation.
	How to Find and Buy Foreclosures, Short Sales, and REOs The process for finding and buying a home in foreclosure; how to find and purchase bank-owned houses (REOs) and information about short sales. Room 411 (Theatre) Click here to download the handout.
	How to Plan and Save for Your First Home 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 150 AB Click here to download the presentation.
	Don't Lose Your Home: How to Avoid Foreclosure (Spanish) What to do if you are in financial trouble to avoid getting behind on your mortgage payments or losing your home to foreclosure. Room 150 C Click here to download the presentation.
11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
	Don't Get Scammed: Tips on Avoiding Mortgage Fraud Explanation on what mortgage fraud is and how to protect yourself from fraudulent loan practitioners; understanding mortgage documents before you sign. Room 409 A Click here to download the presentation.
	Credit Boot Camp: How to Fix Your Finances 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 409 B Click here to download the presentation.
	Stay Covered: The Basics of Homeowner's Insurance Why you need homeowner's insurance and how much coverage should you have. Room 410
	California Housing Market Outlook An historical overview of today's housing market including a synopsis of the current financial situation and how it can impact trying to secure a mortgage loan. Room 411 (Theatre) Click here to download the presentation.
	Stay Covered: The Basics of Homeowner's Insurance (Spanish) Why you need homeowner's insurance and how much coverage should you have. Room 150 C Click here to download the presentation.
12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
	Finding a Home Loan in Today's Market (Panel) Expert advice on 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 411 (Theatre)
1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
	Finding a REALTOR®: The First Step to Your First Home 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 409 A
	Home Inspection 101 Why you need a home inspection; what it should entail; what it means for you as a buyer; how to select an inspector. Room 409 B Click here to download the presentation.
	Assistance Programs for First-time Buyers Information on mortgage assistance programs for first-time buyers and how to qualify. Room 410 Click here to download the presentation.
	How to Find and Buy Foreclosures, Short Sales, and REOs The process for finding and buying a home in foreclosure; how to find and purchase bank-owned houses (REOs) and information about short sales. Room 411 (Theatre) Click here to download the handout.
	Your Guide to the Home Buyer Tax Credits Tips and information on qualifications, determined credit amounts, and processes involved for both first-time home buyers and existing owners. Room 150 AB Click here to download the presentation.
	Your First Home: What to Know Before You Buy (Spanish) A pre-buy "checklist" covering the fundamentals of the home-buying process, including understanding the market and pricing; selling histories; zoning issues; mortgage terms and tips on how to work with a lender. Room 150 C Click here to download the presentation.
2 p.m. to 2:45p.m.
	How to Use Short Sales to Avoid Foreclosure Short sales can be a win-win because they allow sellers to avoid foreclosure, can be less damaging to the seller?s credit score, and often allow buyers to purchase at a more competitive price. If you want to learn more about short sales, then this seminar is for you. Room 409 A Click here to download the Foreclosure Prevention Guide.
	California Housing Market Outlook An historical overview of today's housing market including a synopsis of the current financial situation and how it can impact trying to secure a mortgage loan. Room 409 B Click here to download the presentation.
	How to Negotiate Your Loan Modification Learn the ins and outs of loan modifications, including how to request, process, and negotiate from start to finish. Room 410 Click here to download the presentation.
	Your First Home: What to Know Before You Buy A pre-buy "checklist" covering the fundamentals of the home-buying process, including understanding the market and pricing; selling histories; zoning issues; mortgage terms and tips on how to work with a lender. Room 411 (Theatre) Click here to download the presentation.
	How to Plan and Save for Your First Home 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 150 AB Click here to download the presentation.
	Everything You Need to Know About CalVet Programs - CalVet Sponsor Session Information about loan programs available for veterans through the California Department of Veteran's Affairs. Room 150 C
3 p.m. to 3:45p.m.
	Don't Lose Your Home: 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 409 A Click here to download the presentation.
	Credit Boot Camp: How to Fix Your Finances 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 409 B Click here to download the presentation.
	Your First Home: What to Know Before You Buy A pre-buy "checklist" covering the fundamentals of the home-buying process, including understanding the market and pricing; selling histories; zoning issues; mortgage terms and tips on how to work with a lender. Room 150 AB Click here to download the presentation.
	Loan Tips for First-time Buyers Learn what home loan options are available through the state of California, what assistance programs are available at the Federal, State, and local levels, and what you need to do to qualify and apply. Room 150 C Click here to download the presentation.
4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
	Finding a Home Loan in Today's Market (Spanish) 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 409 A Click here to download the presentation.
	How to Negotiate Your Loan Modification (Spanish) Learn the ins and outs of loan modifications, including how to request, process, and negotiate from start to finish. Room 410 Click here to download the presentation.
	Assistance Programs for First-time Buyers Information on mortgage assistance programs for first-time buyers and how to qualify. Room 411 (Theatre) Click here to download the presentation.
	Your Guide to the Home Buyer Tax Credits Tips and information on qualifications, determined credit amounts, and processes involved for both first-time home buyers and existing owners. Room 150 AB Click here to download the presentation.
	Finding a REALTOR®: The First Step to Your First Home (Spanish) 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 150 C
Sunday, March 14
11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
	Put Your Money to Work: How to Find the Right Investment Property Exploring the options for real estate investment in today's market; the financial and tax benefits of investing in real estate Room 409 A
	Don't Get Scammed: Tips on Avoiding Mortgage Fraud Explanation on what mortgage fraud is and how to protect yourself from fraudulent loan practitioners; understanding mortgage documents before you sign. Room 409 B Click here to download the presentation.
	Your First Home: What to Know Before You Buy A pre-buy "checklist" covering the fundamentals of the home-buying process, including understanding the market and pricing; selling histories; zoning issues; mortgage terms and tips on how to work with a lender. Room 410 Click here to download the presentation.
	How to Find and Buy Foreclosures, Short Sales, and REOs The process for finding and buying a home in foreclosure; how to find and purchase bank-owned houses (REOs) and information about short sales. Room 411 (Theatre) Click here to download the handout.
	Your Guide to the Home Buyer Tax Credits Tips and information on qualifications, determined credit amounts, and processes involved for both first-time home buyers and existing owners. Room 150 AB Click here to download the presentation.
	Stay Covered: The Basics of Homeowner's Insurance Why you need homeowner's insurance and how much coverage should you have. Room 150 C Click here to download the presentation.
12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
	California Housing Market Outlook An historical overview of today's housing market including a synopsis of the current financial situation and how it can impact trying to secure a mortgage loan. Room 411 (Theatre) Click here to download the presentation.
1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
	Home Inspection 101 Why you need a home inspection; what it should entail; what it means for you as a buyer; how to select an inspector. Room 409 A Click here to download the presentation.
	Finding a REALTOR®: The First Step to Your First Home 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 409 B
	Everything You Need to Know About CalVet Programs Information about loan programs available for veterans through the California Department of Veteran's Affairs. Room 410
	Finding a Home Loan in Today's Market (Panel) Expert advice on 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 411 (Theatre)
	How to Plan and Save for Your First Home 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 150 AB Click here to download the presentation.
	Stay Covered: The Basics of Homeowner's Insurance (Spanish) Why you need homeowner's insurance and how much coverage should you have. Room 150 C Click here to download the presentation.
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
	How to Negotiate Your Loan Modification Learn the ins and outs of loan modifications, including how to request, process, and negotiate from start to finish. Room 409 A Click here to download the presentation.
	Don't Get Scammed: Tips on Avoiding Mortgage Fraud Explanation on what mortgage fraud is and how to protect yourself from fraudulent loan practitioners; understanding mortgage documents before you sign. Room 409 B Click here to download the presentation.
	How to Use Short Sales to Avoid Foreclosure Short sales can be a win-win because they allow sellers to avoid foreclosure, can be less damaging to the seller?s credit score, and often allow buyers to purchase at a more competitive price. If you want to learn more about short sales, then this seminar is for you. Room 410 Click here to download the Foreclosure Prevention Guide.
	How to Find and Buy Foreclosures, Short Sales, and REOs The process for finding and buying a home in foreclosure; how to find and purchase bank-owned houses (REOs) and information about short sales. Room 411 (Theatre) Click here to download the handout.
	Your First Home: What to Know Before You Buy A pre-buy "checklist" covering the fundamentals of the home-buying process, including understanding the market and pricing; selling histories; zoning issues; mortgage terms and tips on how to work with a lender. Room 150 AB Click here to download the presentation.
	Finding a Home Loan in Today's Market (Spanish) 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 150 C Click here to download the presentation.
3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
	Don't Lose Your Home: 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 409 A Click here to download the presentation.
	Credit Boot Camp: How to Fix Your Finances 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 410 Click here to download the presentation.
	Assistance Programs for First-time Buyers Information on mortgage assistance programs for first-time buyers and how to qualify. Room 411 (Theatre) Click here to download the presentation.
	How to Plan and Save for Your First Home 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 150 AB Click here to download the presentation.
	Finding a REALTOR®: The First Step to Your First Home (Spanish) 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 150 C

(*Seminar times and topics are subject to change)

The Southern California Homebuyer's Fair is sponsored by the Los Angeles Times and the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

LOCATION: The Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles; 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015.

DATE:
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010

ADMISSION: Free to the public.

EVENTS: More than 50 educational "how-to" seminars designed to help home buyers navigate today's real estate market with confidence and peace of mind.

EXHIBITORS: The Southern California Home Buyer's Fair also will feature more than 65 exhibit booths where visitors can obtain information from industry experts about a vast range of programs pertaining to homeownership and the home-buying process.

First-time home buyers video.

Click here to download the consumer fact sheet.

Click here to download the full schedule.