Raising Homeowners: A Free Seminar for Anyone Curious About Buying Their First Home
Buying your first home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make — and yet, most people are expected to figure it out on their own.
Questions about credit, saving, down payments, and whether buying even makes sense compared to renting often come up years before someone is ready to purchase. Unfortunately, clear, pressure-free education usually comes far too late in the process.
That’s exactly why we’re hosting Raising Homeowners: A Family Guide to Buying Your First Home — a free, education-first seminar designed to help anyone understand how homeownership really works before they’re ready to buy.
Who This Seminar Is For (Hint: Probably You)
Despite the name, Raising Homeowners isn’t just for parents — it’s for anyone at any stage of their homeownership journey, including:
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First-time buyers who want clarity before jumping in
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Renters wondering if buying makes sense long-term
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Parents supporting a child or young adult planning ahead
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Young adults who want to build strong financial habits early
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Anyone who has thought, “I should understand this better someday”
You don’t need to be actively house hunting. You don’t need a down payment saved. You don’t even need a timeline.
You just need curiosity.
What We’ll Cover (Without Jargon or Pressure)
This interactive seminar is designed to break down the fundamentals in a clear, approachable way. Together, we’ll walk through:
Credit & Financial Habits
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What actually helps — and hurts — your credit
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Why starting early matters more than being “perfect”
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How everyday habits impact future buying power
Saving & Down Payments
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Buying with as little as 5% down
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Gifted down payments and what families should know
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How to build saving habits that work over time
Programs & Planning Tools
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FHSA basics and why timing matters
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RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan explained simply
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How to think about these tools long before you buy
Rent vs. Ownership
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Monthly rent vs. mortgage payments
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How equity is calculated
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Why time in the market matters for long-term wealth
No sales pitches. No scare tactics. Just real education to help people make confident, informed decisions.
A Family-Friendly, Education-First Environment
This seminar is hosted by Tara Molina Real Estate Group in partnership with Advanced Mortgage, and will take place at Royal LePage Benchmark in Airdrie.
It’s intentionally designed to be:
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Welcoming and relaxed
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Easy to understand
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Interactive, with time for questions
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Free to attend
☕ Refreshments will be served, and families are encouraged to attend together.
Event Details
📅 February 26, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Royal LePage Benchmark – Airdrie
30 Market Blvd SE, Unit 105
Airdrie, AB T4A 0B1
Why Attend — Even If You’re “Not Ready Yet”
The biggest mistake most first-time buyers make isn’t choosing the wrong home — it’s waiting too long to learn how the process works.
Understanding credit, saving strategies, and long-term planning early gives you options later. It reduces stress, prevents costly mistakes, and allows families to support one another without overextending.
This seminar is about building confidence — not creating urgency.
Save Your Seat
If you’ve ever thought:
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“I should probably understand this better…”
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“I want to help my child plan smartly.”
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“I’m not ready yet, but I want to be.”
This seminar is for you.
👉 [Register for the Raising Homeowners Seminar here]
(Free to attend. Space is limited to keep it interactive.)
🖤 Let’s make your next move a Positive one.