First Time Home Buyers Seminar
From renting to owning — with confidence. Learn about down payment programs, the buying process, and get your questions answered by mortgage and real estate experts.
Saturday, Jan 31
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley St, Boston MA
FREE
Limited seats available
What You'll Learn
Everything you need to go from renter to homeowner — in one session.
Down Payment Programs
Massachusetts offers up to $30,000 in assistance. Learn which programs you qualify for and how to stack them.
The Buying Process
Step-by-step walkthrough from pre-approval to keys in hand. No jargon, no confusion.
Lender Requirements
Credit scores, income requirements, and what lenders actually look for. You might qualify and not even know it.
Live Q&A
Ask mortgage, real estate, and legal questions directly to our panel of professionals. No question is too basic.
Your Presenters
Ivan Duarte
VP of Mortgage Lending
The ROC Group at CrossCountry Mortgage
NMLS #32559
Rafael “Rey” Reyes
Realtor
eXp Realty · @buywithrey
English & Spanish
Derrick Fernandes
Real Estate Professional
Legal & Closing Expert
In MA down payment assistance programs you might not know about
Minimum down payment — buy a $500K home with as little as $15,000
Pre-approval turnaround — know your buying power fast
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Saturday, January 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Hibernian Hall, Boston
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Venue: Hibernian Hall
A historic community hub in the heart of Roxbury, Hibernian Hall has been serving Boston's diverse communities with arts, culture, and education for over 20 years.
184 Dudley Street, Suite 200
Boston, MA 02119
Saturday, January 31, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Bilingual Event
English & Spanish speakers
Stop Paying Your Landlord's Mortgage.
The average Boston renter spends $36,000/year on rent. In 30 years, that's over $1M — with nothing to show for it. Your path to homeownership starts January 31st.
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