# Event Details - **Event Name**: New Year, New Home: Home Buying 101 for the Service Industry - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us on Sun, Jan 25 | 12–1:30: New Year, New Home—Home Buying 101 for Portland’s service industry. Tips, credit, loans & real talk. ✨About this Event? New Year, New Home: Home Buying 101 for the Service IndustryIf your schedule isn’t 9–5, your path to homeownership shouldn’t be either.Join us for New Year, New Home, a Home Buying 101 class designed specifically for Portland’s service industry professionals—bartenders, servers, stylists, creatives, hospitality workers, dancers, freelancers, and anyone with tips, commissions, or a non-traditional income stream.This relaxed, judgment-free class breaks down the home-buying process in a way that actually makes sense for your life, your income, and your goals—no jargon, no pressure, no “one-size-fits-all” advice.Hosted byShalei Gall, Realtor at Neighbors RealtyAneesah Rasheed & Jen Lee, Loan Officers at Evergreen LoansTogether, we’ll cover:✨ How to buy a home with tips, commissions, or variable income✨ Credit basics (and how to improve it without panic)✨ Down payment options & first-time buyer programs✨ What you really need to get pre-approved✨ Portland-specific market insights + realistic timelines✨ Common myths that keep service workers stuck rentingWhether buying feels like a “someday” goal or a this year intention, this class will help you start 2026 feeling informed, empowered, and clear on your next steps.Who this is for✔️ Service & hospitality industry workers✔️ First-time buyers (or “almost buyers”)✔️ Renters curious about what’s actually possible✔️ Anyone ready to trade burnout for building equityNew year. New goals. New home—on your terms.Spots are limited. Grab a drink, bring your questions, and let’s make a plan. ?✨ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/new-year-new-home-home-buying-101-for-the-service-industry/100001979252511542 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: Neighbors Realty - **lat**: 45.52488959999999 - **long**: -122.6468319 - **full address**: Neighbors Realty, 1826 Northeast Everett Street, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: New Year, New Home: Home Buying 101 for the Service Industry - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f19a4c38f82f59eb6fcca2aa4313a51981565759f4eef6c2e98861cd5ce04191-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfdfff2-gmir.jpg?v=1767558188 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is New Year, New Home: Home Buying 101 for the Service Industry being held? - **A:** New Year, New Home: Home Buying 101 for the Service Industry takes place on Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Neighbors Realty, 1826 Northeast Everett Street, Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing New Year, New Home: Home Buying 101 for the Service Industry? - **A:** New Year, New Home: Home Buying 101 for the Service Industry is organized by Shalei. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** New Year, New Home: Home Buying 101 for the Service Industry 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 Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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