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The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® STEPS Toward Homeownership addresses housing affordability from the perspective of financial literacy. Did you know over half of all renters in California thought you needed at least 20% down to purchase a home (C.A.R. 2019 Renter’s Survey)? The reality is there are programs available that enable a purchase with much lower down payments. This program brings relevant information to our members about credit scores, financial planning, leveraging down payment resources and options for low to moderate income earners so that we can educate our buyers. The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® supports RESPONSIBLE homeownership. |
Date: January 8, 2020
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
The STEPS Toward Homeownership full-day program provides resources for REALTORS® to educate renters, prospective first-time home buyers, clients who have had a prior foreclosure or short sale, and Baby Boomers interested in helping their children or grandchildren become responsible homeowners. Experts will share philosophies on:
Attendees will acquire financial literacy knowledge and strategies to bolster your referral pipelines in the local community and help prospective buyers with financing expectations, down payment assistant options, and FHA vs. conventional loan programs.
Why Homeownership Matters
What Makes the Homeownership Expert
Financial Planning:- Interactive Workshop of STEPS
Leveraging Down Payment Assistance (DPA):
Homeownership Prep:
and much more...
Planned STEPS Panelists Include:
Carolyn Sunseri
Golden State Finance Authority
Yong Choi
Movement Mortgage
Molly Ellis
California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA)
Abel Fregoso jr.
Homebridge Financial
Darice Vieira
Commerce Home Mortgage CDFI
Nancy West
U.S. HUD / FHA
Rolanda Wilson
NID Counseling Services
Sahara Garcia
Neighborhood Works Orange County
Joanne Cordero, President
Springboard CDFI
Andrew Noska, Regional Manager
Unison
Fabian Casarez, Director of Lending & Realty
Neighborhood Housing Services- Inland Empire
Marc Farfel, Lender Liaison
California Association of REALTORS®
Sara Sutachan, VP Industry Relations
California Association of REALTORS®
Jeanne Radsick, 2020 President
California Association of REALTORS®
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Please contact Andrew Vidales at [email protected] for more information.