

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Smart Steps to Buying a Home
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Thinking about buying a home? Join us for a free workshop with experts, food, and info on a $7,500 grant program!About this EventThe Homebuyer Roadmap – A Free Home Buyer Information SessionThinking about buying a home but not sure where to start? Join us for The Homebuyer Roadmap, a free educational session designed to walk you step-by-step through the home buying process with guidance from trusted local experts.You’ll hear from:• Jennifer Beltrame – HomeSmart Connect (Real Estate)• Jim Pomposelli – Citi Mortgage (Home Financing)• Mayra Prado-Pagan – MPP Law (Real Estate Legal Process)• Omar Velazquez – Eagle View Home Inspections (Home Inspections)• Martha Martinez – Martinez Service Group Insurance (Home &amp; Life Insurance)During this session, you’ll learn what to expect when buying a home, how to prepare financially, the importance of inspections and legal protections, and how to secure proper insurance coverage.You’ll also hear about Citi Mortgage’s Home Run Loan Program, where qualified buyers may receive a $7,500 grant and enjoy no private mortgage insurance for the life of the loan — a huge advantage for many first-time and repeat buyers.? Date: February 18, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM? Location: The Quonset, 2602 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085? Pizza, salad, and soft drinks will be provided.Whether you’re a first-time buyer, considering buying again, or just want to better understand today’s market, this session will give you clarity, confidence, and valuable tools to take your next step toward homeownership.Space is limited — reserve your spot today!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/smart-steps-to-buying-a-home/100001981943658836
- **Event Categories**: workshops
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## Ticket Details

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

## Event venue details

- **city**: Waukegan
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2602 Grand Ave
- **lat**: 42.3706974
- **long**: -87.8657338
- **full address**: 2602 Grand Ave, 2602 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Jennifer Beltrame - HomeSmart Connect, LLC (https://allevents.in/org/jennifer-beltrame-homesmart-connect-llc/27422960)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2602 Grand Ave, 2602 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Jennifer Beltrame - HomeSmart Connect, LLC
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Smart Steps to Buying a Home ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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