Coffee Clutch: Preparing for Home Ownership (March 4)

4600 Cherry Hill Road,Arlington VA 22207

04 March, 2023

Description

Our spring market is historically our busiest market, and it appears to be teed up to be the same again this year. Are you ready? If you've considered buying a home, but held off because you're unsure about the process or confused over the current market, you're not alone! According to a recent Harris Poll survey, one-in-five Americans see a lack of knowledge and understanding about the home buying process as a barrier from owning a home. Knowledge is power, and we'd like assist you in overcoming this barrier while determining if buying is right for you. Join us for an opportunity to pick the brain of a seasoned mortgage professional and learn about mortgage loan programs that are currently available, tips and tricks of the trade and moves to make (now) to put you in the best position to qualify for a mortgage when you are ready. Here's a summary of what we'll cover, all while enjoying coffee and pastries: A brief overview of the current housing market in the DMV The economy/interest rates and where the industry thinks we are heading The financial moves to make (now) to help position you for the best available loan products when you are ready to buy Ways to lower your interest rate (through temporary and permanent "buydown" options, lender discounts, specialty programs, and other strategies)How much (or little) cash may be needed to buy and where these funds can come from, i.e., savings, checking, stocks, crypto, gifts, retirement, etc.And most Importantly, a Q&A to answer your long sought after home buying and financing questions!We will hold the Coffee Clutch at the Long & Foster / Arlington office. We hope to see you there! Please sign up by 5pm Friday, March 3rd so that we have enough coffee and pastries! Thanks so much, we looking forward to meeting you...