Consumer Fair

HOME EXPO 2008 Consumer Fair
May 10, 2008: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
San Diego Convention Center
Admission is free with coupon download

Expo 2008

Who Should Attend the Home Expo 2008?

Whether you are a first-time home buyer, or interested in moving from your current home to a larger one, or downsizing, Home Expo 2008, sponsored by the San Diego Association of REALTORS® and the Building Industry Association of San Diego County (BIA), offers a free power-primer on the home buying process, packed with more than a dozen educational "how-to" seminars designed to help you NAVIGATE TODAY’S HOUSING MARKET with confidence and peace of mind.

Why Buying a Home in Today's Market Makes Sense

No one can put a price on the intrinsic value of homeownership, and there are many factors at play in today’s market that can help make the dream of owning your piece of California a reality.

The pace of home-appreciation may be slowing, but owning a home is a solid, long-term financial investment. Interest rates on long-term, fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages are at historically low levels which make it easier to qualify for a loan and monthly payments more affordable. The length of time a home remains on the market today before it is sold has increased significantly since 2004, while the multiple-offer syndrome that dominated the industry just a few short years ago has subsided considerably. Both of these factors mean you have more choices and time to shop when it comes to selecting a home today.

What You Can Expect to Learn

The decision to purchase a home may be one of the biggest choices you make in your lifetime, and certainly one of the most complicated. But if you are armed with information and educational tools about your buying power and how the home-buying process works, your dream of becoming a homeowner may be easier to achieve than you may think.

The Southern California Home Buyer’s Fair will provide you with access to a wide selection of free seminars presented in English and Spanish, covering a wide range of topics, including: how to qualify for a home loan; understanding your credit score; finding a loan that best suits your budget and long-term goals; understanding the tax benefits of homeownership; how to avoid fraud; the dos and don’ts of the home-buying process; how to chose and work with a REALTOR®, and more!

Register today!