Spring-Summer Home-owners Seminars
Learn everything you need to know about homeownership. Provided by HomeStreet Bank, these seminars offer information on a variety of homeownership issues, from budgeting and buying, to maintenance and remodeling.
Seasonal Home Maintenance
In this seminar you will learn:
• How to save money through regular home maintenance
• How to budget for basic home repairs
• Plus, receive a fall home maintenance check list
June 1, 2017, UW Tower
Buying a Home Whether you’re buying your first home or just need a refresher, this seminar is for you. In it you will learn:
- Today’s real estate market
- Role of the real estate agent
- Pre-approvals vs. pre-qualifications
- Mortgage applications, home inspections, and appraisals
May 23, 2017 – Harborview,
June 13, 2017 – Health sciences
Buying a Vacation or Rental Property Are you looking to invest beyond your primary home? In this seminar you will learn:
- How to determine your investment style with respect to investing in real estate
- How to obtain non-owner occupied financing
- Pros & pitfalls of owning multiple properties
- Tips for maintaining primary and secondary residences
June 7, 2017 – UW Tower
Planning on Upsizing or Downsizing your Home Are you ready to move up to a bigger, better home or downsize to a smaller one? In this seminar you will learn:
- What it takes to sell your existing home
- How to determine the market value of your home
- What improvements pay off
- How to crunch the numbers to budget for your next home
July 13, 2017 – UW Tower
July 25, 2017 – South Lake Union
Buying and Remodeling a Fixer Upper Are you one of those enterprising “Do-It-Yourself” types? In this seminar you will learn: • The best options for finding distressed properties
- What improvements add value to your home
- How to budget for basic home repairs
- Whether to do it yourself or hire out
July 19, 2017 – UW Tacoma