Upcoming Real Estate Events in the Twin Cities

Upcoming Real Estate Events in the Twin Cities

Buying a Duplex. At this event, you can learn how to identify and evaluate investment properties. Topics will include rehab vs. rental, life as a landlord, financing and Section 8 basics. It costs $18 and will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, at St. Paul Community Education, Harding High School, 1540 E. 6th St. 651-293-8733.

Finding and Buying Your First Home. Topics at this event will include choosing a mortgage, first-time home-buyer programs, government loans, hiring a real estate agent and negotiating the best price in a buyer's market. It costs $15 and will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 2 at the Minneapolis Community Education, Anwatin Middle School, 256 Upton Av. S. 612-668-2470.

Buying Foreclosed and Short-Sale Properties. At this event you can learn how to find deals in the foreclosure market and negotiate with banks. It is for first-time buyers or experienced investors. It costs $15 and will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 2 at Minneapolis Community Education, Henry High School, 4320 Newton Av. N. 612-668-1922.

Community Land Trust. Here, you can learn about the City of Lakes Community Land Trust and homeownership opportunities in Minneapolis. Cost to attend is $5 and it will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 2 at Minneapolis Community Education, Henry High School, 4320 Newton Av. N. 612-668-1922.

Home Ownership. This is an overview of the steps to take in the process of buying a new home, including the hidden costs and pros and cons of buying. Attendees will receive a copy of their credit report. The cost to attend is $15 and it will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 3 at Minneapolis Community Education, Southwest High School, 3414 W. 47th St. 612-668-3100.

Buying a Home In Today's Market. Topics of this event will include mortgages, hiring a real estate agent and when to buy. The cost to attend is $25. It will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at Minneapolis Community Education, Southwest High School, 3414 W. 47th St. 612-668-3100.

Financing a Home. At this event, you can learn the difference between home loan programs and what fits your individual situation the best. The cost to attend is $15.  It will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 4 at the Minneapolis Community Education, Jefferson Community School, 1200 W. 26th St. 612-668-2740.

Duplex and Multi-Unit Housing as an Investment. Topics at this event will include tax benefits of owning real estate, how to find and evaluate property and how to do an investment property worksheet. The cost to attend is $15 and participants will receive a copy of "Rich Dad's Guide to Investing." It will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 at Minneapolis Community Education, Lake Harriet Community School, 4912 Vincent Av. S. 612-668-3330.

How to Buy Investment Property. Topics at this event will include identifying property and financing. The cost to attend is $18.  It will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 4 at St. Paul Community Education, Harding High School, 1540 E. 6th St. 651-293-8733.

Foreclosure Counseling. Attendees will get free advice from foreclosures counselors at Powderhorn Residents Group, a Minneapolis nonprofit organization. It will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Henry High School, 4320 Newton Av. N. Registration is required, so call 612-668-1922 first.

Home Inspections. Topics at this event will include what to look for when buying and selling a home and the Truth in Housing law. It will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Minneapolis Community Education, Anwatin Middle School, 256 Upton Av. S. The cost to attend is $15.  612-668-2470.

In case you couldn’t attend the first two events that were listed, you can catch these two at a later date and at different locations:

Finding and Buying Your First Home. Topics of this event include choosing the right type of mortgage, first-time home-buyer programs, government loans and negotiating the best price in a buyer's market. The cost to attend is $15.  This event will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Minneapolis Community Education, Pratt Elementary School, 66 Malcolm Av. SE. 612-668-1100.

Buying Foreclosed and Short-Sale Properties. Topics of this event include how to find deals in the foreclosure market and negotiate with banks. This is for first-time buyers or experienced investors. The cost to attend is $15.  It will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Minneapolis Community Education, Anwatin Middle School, 256 Upton Av. S. 612-668-2470.