# Event Details - **Event Name**: Homes and Heroes: Tampa Happy Hour - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Learn how to start building or scaling your real estate portfolio AND make new friends at our in-person BEERS & BUYING HOMES hangout!About this EventHOMES AND HEROES - LEARN & NETWORK WITH YOUR FELLOW VETERANS & FIRST RESPONDERSJoin us for Homes and Heroes, a free homebuyer education and networking event created specifically for the people who serve our communities: veterans, active-duty military, first responders, healthcare professionals, and teachers/school staff.Hosted by Matthew Ayala, a U.S. Navy veteran and mortgage professional who specializes in helping veterans, active-duty servicemembers, first responders, healthcare professionals, and teachers become homeowners.Whether you're hoping to buy your first home and learn what special programs are available to you, planning your next move, or simply want to learn what homeownership could look like for you, this event is designed to give you useful information in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.Hosted at Florida Ave Brewing Company, Heroes & Homeownership is half homebuyer education and half happy hour and networking. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks, meet other local heroes, professionals and other members of the Tampa community, and learn about the homebuying process without sitting through a giant sales pitch.He'll cover topics including:How the homebuying and mortgage process actually worksHow much money you may need to buy a homeCredit, income, assets, and mortgage qualificationVA, FHA, and Conventional loan optionsExclusive low and no-down-payment financing opportunitiesExclusive down-payment and closing-cost assistance programsHomebuying programs exclusive to eligible community heroesCommon mistakes first-time homebuyers should avoidHow to determine a realistic homebuying budgetWhat to do now if you're not quite ready to buyLive Q&A about mortgages and homeownershipYou DON'T need to be ready to buy a home today. In fact, this event is a great opportunity for anyone who thinks they may want to purchase within the next few months, or even the next few years, to learn how the process works and what they can do now to prepare.After the educational portion, stick around for food, drinks, networking, and one-on-one conversations with Matthew and other members of the Tampa community.Who Should Attend?Veterans • Active-Duty Military • First Responders • Healthcare Professionals • TeachersWhether you've served our country, protect our communities, care for our families, or educate the next generation, Heroes & Homeownership is an evening dedicated to helping Tampa Bay's heroes better understand the path to owning a home.Come for the knowledge. Stay for the food, drinks, and connections.Agenda🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PMSetup & Intro🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMBeers & Buying Homes Class🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMNetworking / Q&A - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wesley-chapel/homes-and-heroes-tampa-happy-hour/100001998966277948 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Florida Avenue Brewing Co. - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Wesley Chapel - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Florida Avenue Brewing Co. - **lat**: 28.1864251 - **long**: -82.367285 - **full address**: Florida Avenue Brewing Co., 2029 Arrowgrass Drive, Wesley Chapel, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Homes and Heroes: Tampa Happy Hour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8f583991571eadf4686591d66ea0233c2d982b85e2c3976b5f91814dcfad4b7b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787839265 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Homes and Heroes: Tampa Happy Hour being held? - **A:** Homes and Heroes: Tampa Happy Hour takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Florida Avenue Brewing Co., 2029 Arrowgrass Drive, Wesley Chapel, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Homes and Heroes: Tampa Happy Hour? - **A:** Homes and Heroes: Tampa Happy Hour is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Homes and Heroes: Tampa Happy Hour? - **A:** Homes and Heroes: Tampa Happy Hour is organized by Rifles to Riches. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Homes and Heroes: Tampa Happy Hour is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wesley Chapel, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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