11:00am

Why Home Ownership Still Matters
Home ownership remains a dream of Americans and makes a positive difference in people’s family relationships, their finances, and provides a feeling of connectedness to their community.  Even in the midst of an economic crisis, home ownership is a smart financial move, a means to achieving financial security. If you’re not a home owner now, learn how this step can enhance your future.

Peak, Swirles & Cavallito Properties

11:30am

Green Tips…From Concepts to Practice
Learn how practical fixes from light bulbs, solar water heating or adding insulation to your attic / crawlspace can make your home greener and more energy efficient.

M Squared Builders & HOCOA Triangle

12:00pm

Why Sell Now
What’s going on in our market and questions to ask your REALTOR® before listing.

Virginia Ferguson
Allen Tate REALTORS®

12:30pm

Bridging the Credit Repair Gap
Understand credit scores and what steps you can take to improve. How does your credit score affect mortgage loan approval and pricing?  What can you do now to start building a healthy credit history.

Triangle Mortgage Lenders Association

1:00pm

Geothermal Heating & Cooling Systems
What is geothermal – how does it work?  Benefits versus “traditional” heating/cooling systems. What are the possible tax benefits and incentives.

All American
Heating & Air

2:00pm

Mortgage Resources & Options
Learn how to shop for a Lender and the steps you need to take to get pre-qualified.   Other discussion topics include the approval process, mortgage options, non-profit agencies and their related services.

Triangle Mortgage Lenders Association

2:30pm

Benefits of Home Ownership
Home ownership is perhaps the surest way to accumulate net worth and is often the largest and most important part of the total portfolio of many middle-income Americans.  Reconnect with the benefits of home ownership and The American Dream.

Liz Schoeneberger
Fonville Morisey Realty

3:00pm

Creating Home Value
It’s too easy for a remodeling budget to go down the drain when improving a kitchen or bathroom.  Learn how to create an affordable first impression with home improvements that pay off.

M Squared Builders & HOCOA Triangle

3:30pm

Fast Track to Homeownership
Informative counseling and savings tips to get you on the way to a program for home ownership.  Learn the steps to take now to get on the housing ladder and start building a plan for owning a home of your own.

Tamara Heyward
Self Help