First Time Home Buyer Seminar

Learn the in's and out's of the current real estate market, the legal process, what home inspectors look for in a home, and how to obtain a mortgage for a property!

Our four experts will each provide a short, easy to understand presentation on the very basic aspects of their specific industry to help set you up for success through the home buying process. Armed with the knowledge provided at this seminar, you will be well-equipped to make the first steps into home ownership!

Learn more about our four Okanagan local experts below:

Lauren Fowler is a licensed REALTOR® with Anne Murphy & Associates at Sutton Group Lakefront Realty in Vernon. Specializing with first time home buyers and families, she loves helping newcomers to the market feel comfortable and well-equipped to make the move into home ownership. Lauren will be sharing information about the current North Okanagan real estate market, what kind of homes are available to purchase, the process of making an offer on a home, and more!

Kendall Kinnear is the Owner/Operator behind Argos Home Inspection in Vernon and a proud member of the Home Inspectors Association of British Columbia (HIABC). Kendall is excited to share tips on what to look for when viewing a home, red flags that may be costly to fix, the cost of an inspection and more!

June Ellen is a Mortgage Broker and Underwriter with the West Mortgage Group in Vernon. June will share the basics of the current interest rate trends, what costs are associated with a mortgage, and what you need to do to pre-qualify before starting the home search.

Kirndeep Nahal and Antonia Ghattas are Lawyers with Lake City Law in Vernon. Kirndeep and Antonia specialize in residential and commercial real estate transactions. They look forward to sharing the legal process of buying a home. They'll answer questions such as: when does a lawyer get involved, and why? What is a statement of adjustments? How much do legal fees cost and who pays?

Come out, bring a friend, ask lots of questions, and learn more about purchasing a home in the North Okanagan!