# Event Details - **Event Name**: Own Your Ground: An Affordable Path to Homeownership - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Learn how owning land first can create a more affordable, achievable path from renting to homeownership.About this EventWhat if becoming a homeowner didn’t have to start with a traditional mortgage?Join CrestlineUSA for Own Your Ground: A New Path to Homeownership, a free community event exploring how purchasing land and placing a manufactured home on it can offer another approach to owning your own home.We’ll walk through how the process works—from choosing the right property and understanding utilities and site preparation to selecting a manufactured home and bringing everything together.You’ll learn about:The benefits of owning your landHow manufactured homes compare with traditional site-built homesWhat to consider before purchasing a lotCosts and steps involved in preparing land for a homeCrestlineUSA’s 0% interest, no-credit-check owner financing for land purchasesWhether you’re renting today, considering your first home, or simply exploring more affordable options, come learn, ask questions, and discover a different path to homeownership.Learn more about the Own Your Ground event series and CrestlineUSA at https://www.crestlineusa.com/own-your-groundSubs and refreshments will be served. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-bend/own-your-ground-an-affordable-path-to-homeownership/100002002157701582 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Doors Open At: 5:30 PM - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Saint Joseph County Library Main Branch - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: South Bend - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: Saint Joseph County Library Main Branch - **lat**: 41.6734661 - **long**: -86.25054 - **full address**: Saint Joseph County Library Main Branch, 305 South Michigan Street, South Bend, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Own Your Ground: An Affordable Path to Homeownership - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/bf2ce23d75536b187268b6eeb591f1e5d51e838b66844c3c96dba2ae8975c51d-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd8c8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1790361185 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Own Your Ground: An Affordable Path to Homeownership being held? - **A:** Own Your Ground: An Affordable Path to Homeownership takes place on Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Saint Joseph County Library Main Branch, 305 South Michigan Street, South Bend, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Own Your Ground: An Affordable Path to Homeownership? - **A:** Own Your Ground: An Affordable Path to Homeownership is organized by Karl Nichols. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Own Your Ground: An Affordable Path to Homeownership is ideal for curious learners, students, 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 South Bend, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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