Workshops
ePlace has a commitment to giving back to the community and to making the home buying and selling process transparent to end users. Part of this commitment includes providing in-depth, unbiased information to consumers through workshops and online content.
Information on the current workshops is available below. These workshops are free and open to the public but require pre-registration to reserve a space. All workshop (unless otherwise indicated ) are held at our offices at 830 Mass Ave in Cambridge.
Upcoming Workshops:
March 7th — The Savvy Home Buyer
March 17th — Real Estate Investing
The Savvy Home Buyer
This workshop covers the home-buying process in detail. It includes:
- deciding on the price point that is right for you
- understanding mortgages, mortgage expenses, and getting pre-approved
- finding a home
- property due diligence and comparative market analysis
- elements of the offer
- home inspection, purchase and sale, mortgage contingency, walk-through and closing
- special discussion of short sales, bank-owned properties, foreclosures, and paths to affordable homeownership
Wednesday March 7th 6:00 – 8:00 register here
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Real Estate Investing
This session covers the nuts and bolts of real estate investing, and draws on interviews with local investors and lenders. Topics include:
- real estate vs. other types of investments
- owning and managing rental property
- renovation and resale
- condominium conversion
- detailed real-life examples
- a real estate plan for the future
Wednesday March 17th, 6:00 – 7:30 register here
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