# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free Home Buyer Seminar: Ryan- State and Lake- 02/17/2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Get ready to learn all the tips and tricks for buying your dream home at the Free Home Buyer Seminar with Ryan - it's gonna be a game-changeAbout this EventAre you thinking of buying your first home?Each Free First Time Home Buyer seminar is taught by a mortgage professional and one of our real estate brokers. These are NOT sales presentations, they are true seminars. We guarantee the authenticity of the class.Some of the topics covered:Roles of the Lender/Mortgage BrokerYour CreditPre-ApprovalRoles of the Real Estate AgentSearching for PropertiesContractsNegotiationClosingSome of the questions asked by potential buyers at a recent seminar:How much can I afford?Can I get a loan to cover rehab costs?When should we talk to a lender?What are lender fees? What’s the norm?What are points?Is the down payment different from closing costs?Why do people get into ARM’s vs. Fixed loans (good question especially right now)?What can I do to get my credit score higher?Can we still get a home if one of us has great credit and the other has not so great credit?Where do I start in the negotiation process?Does earnest money show the seller how serious the buyer is?We hope to see you there! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/free-home-buyer-seminar-ryan-state-and-lake-02-17-2026/100001981767551093 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: State & Lake Chicago Tavern - **lat**: 41.8860414 - **long**: -87.62762330000001 - **full address**: State & Lake Chicago Tavern, 201 N State Street, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Free Home Buyer Seminar: Ryan- State and Lake- 02/17/2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0cc83dce92eb485fccc600545de56acad34a871aa37e45749c60bd3a70290cc2-rimg-w1200-h600-dc04225e-gmir.jpg?v=1769691096 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free Home Buyer Seminar: Ryan- State and Lake- 02/17/2026 being held? - **A:** Free Home Buyer Seminar: Ryan- State and Lake- 02/17/2026 takes place on Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at State & Lake Chicago Tavern, 201 N State Street, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free Home Buyer Seminar: Ryan- State and Lake- 02/17/2026? - **A:** Free Home Buyer Seminar: Ryan- State and Lake- 02/17/2026 is organized by StartingPoint Realty, Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Free Home Buyer Seminar: Ryan- State and Lake- 02/17/2026 is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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