How To Buy A House with Susannah & Ben

Are you curious about buying a home in Chicago but not sure where to begin? Looking to ask some real human beings your real estate questions instead of Google? Want to meet with other folks looking for the same information? This event is for you!

Join a local real estate agent and mortgage broker for a casual, free conversation about the entire homebuying process, from mortgage pre-approval and understanding the market in your neighborhood all the way through to closing and beyond.

We'll provide trustworthy, no-obligation information from our experience working with clients like you here in Chicago. This is a great opportunity to contextualize and interpret the information you see on the internet about the real estate market and to find out how it applies to you.

Bring your questions, big or small! Some of the material we'll plan to cover:

• A to Z summary of the entire home-buying process - know what to expect!
• What a buyer's agent and mortgage broker do, service pricing, and what to look for in your team members
• Introduction to real estate and home lending terminology
• Current thoughts on trends and conditions in the real estate market in Chicago (especially on the South Side) and interest rates
• Financial steps you can take to get the best possible pre-approval terms
• Much more!

This event will take place at the Narrow Bridge Arts Club, a beautiful new community arts hub located in a historic Woodlawn synagogue.

Tea and light snacks will be served.

Speaker Bios

Susannah Ribstein

Susannah is a licensed real estate agent with Compass, and has been an agent since 2016. She has an MS in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in Art History from the University of Chicago, with a focus on Architectural History.

She has been a resident of South Shore since 2013, and specializes in working with buyers and sellers across the South Side of Chicago, including Hyde Park, Kenwood, South Shore, South Chicago, and Woodlawn as well as Pilsen, Bridgeport, McKinley Park, and surrounding areas. ​

More info at Susannah's Compass profile here and website here.

Ben DeBoer

As a founding member of Reside Home Loans, Ben is dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve their dreams of homeownership while securing their financial futures. Since beginning his career in 2014, Ben has built a reputation for providing personalized guidance for each individual client.

Ben is committed to the company ethos of building lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and exceptional service. His journey in the mortgage industry has been fueled by a drive to help clients understand their finances and take away the anxiety that comes along with such a life-changing event.

More info at Ben's website here.

Susannah Ribstein is affiliated with Compass Real Estate. Real Estate is a licensed real estate broker with a principal office in Chicago, IL, and abides by all applicable equal housing opportunity laws. All material presented is intended for informational purposes only.

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