This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Neighbor News

Kiss Your Landlord Goodbye

Today is a great time to enter the real estate market! Freedom rocks. So does putting money in your OWN pocket instead of your landlord's.

Special Millennial Edition Interactive Class for First-Time Homebuyers

September 30th at 6:30PM in McLean

Register here

Find out what's happening in Falls Churchfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Download Flyer

Today is a great time to enter the real estate market! Why throw money away on rent when you can be your own landlord? Freedom rocks. And so does putting money in your OWN pocket instead of your landlord’s! Mortgage rates are low (for now!) and you may even be able to pay less by owning than renting. Not sure how the process works? We’ve gathered these local experts to share their knowledge with you:

Find out what's happening in Falls Churchfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

¨ Aaron Gagnon, Loan Officer, Apple Federal Credit Union

¨ Brad Pace, Loan Officer, EverBank

¨ Chris Melnick, Owner, Double Eagle Title

¨ Several local millennials who recently bought their first home

¨ The Belt Team, nationally recognized Top 100 Team with Keller Williams Realty

Here’s what the class will cover:

  • How much money do I need to save?
  • Could I actually pay less by owning than renting?
  • Do I qualify for a mortgage?
  • What would my payment be?
  • What about closing costs?
  • What about inspections?
  • Overview of the market.
  • Search tips & tricks.
  • Best apps to use.

Register FREE before Sept 15. Register here. Seating is limited.

(Note: If you cannot make one of our scheduled classes, we are more than happy to meet for coffee and do a quick, no obligation overview with you.)

Search for homes on our state-of-the-art site

Platinum Sponsor: Double Eagle Title

For more info, contact The Belt Team at (703) 242-3975

Listed by Real Trends on Virginia’s Top 20 Best Real Estate Agents List & named one of Washingtonian Magazine’s Best Realtors!

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?