09/08/2026
Think homeownership is out of reach? You might be closer than you think.
HOW TO STOP RENTING & START PAYING YOUR OWN MORTGAGE
Think homeownership is out of reach? You might be closer than you think.
Join us in person for a fun, relaxed and informative evening designed to help renters understand exactly what it takes to become a homeowner.
We’ll help you understand your numbers, create a realistic budget and build a plan to get you from renting to owning. Even if you’re not ready today, we’ll help you understand what steps you can start taking now to work toward homeownership.
This will be our 11th time hosting this event, and 69% of attendees from our previous events became homeowners within one year of attending!
Whether you’re ready to buy now, think you may be a year or two away, or simply have no idea where to start, this event is for you.
EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
7:00 PM
HER Group RE/MAX Office
140 Dunlop Street E, Unit 201
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
1. Understanding Your Credit Score
Learn what lenders are looking for and what you can do to improve your credit before buying.
2. Down Payment Options
You may have more options than you realize, including minimum down payment and borrowed down payment strategies.
3. Budgeting & Planning for Homeownership
We’ll help you understand how much you can comfortably afford, what you need to save and how to create a realistic plan to get from where you are today to becoming a homeowner.
4. Additional Qualifying Income
Learn about different types of income that may be considered when qualifying for a mortgage.
5. Co-Signer vs. Guarantor
What’s the difference, and could having someone help you qualify make homeownership possible sooner?
6. Understanding Mortgage Payments
We’ll break down what your mortgage payment could actually look like and help you understand what you can comfortably afford.
7. Current Real Estate Market Update
Find out what’s happening in today’s market and what it could mean for first-time buyers.
8. The Home Buying Process
From getting pre-approved to receiving the keys, we’ll walk you