# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Can I Really Afford to Buy a Home?
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Wondering if homeownership fits your budget? Learn what it costs to buy, where funds can come from, and what help may be available.About this EventAre you wondering whether buying a home is truly within your reach? You may be closer than you think!Join LaShan Abraham and Melinda Smith of Team Abraham from New American Funding for “Can I Really Afford to Buy a Home?” This relaxed and informative class will help you better understand the financial side of purchasing a home.We will discuss:The upfront costs of buying a homeDown payment and closing-cost requirementsWhere your homebuying funds can come fromDown payment assistance programs that may be availableHow your income, credit, debts, and savings affect affordabilitySteps you can take now to prepare for homeownershipWhether you are ready to buy soon or simply gathering information for the future, this event will give you practical guidance and an opportunity to ask questions in a welcoming, pressure-free environment.Bring your questions—and bring a friend who may also be thinking about buying a home  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ae257ec0-b8aa-11f1-b7ac-09eee28799fe-rimg-w888-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sumter/can-i-really-afford-to-buy-a-home/100002001709796887
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: 18+
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Slate Realty, LLC
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Sumter
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Slate Realty, LLC
- **lat**: 33.956626
- **long**: -80.4976099
- **full address**: Slate Realty, LLC, 1309 Peach Orchard Road, Sumter, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Can I Really Afford to Buy a Home? being held?
  - **A:** Can I Really Afford to Buy a Home? takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Slate Realty, LLC, 1309 Peach Orchard Road, Sumter, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Can I Really Afford to Buy a Home??
  - **A:** Can I Really Afford to Buy a Home? is organized by Melinda Smith.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Can I Really Afford to Buy a Home? 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 Sumter, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Can I Really Afford to Buy a Home? sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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