Whether planning to purchase a first home or preparing for a future move, prospective homebuyers have a lot to learn!

The public is invited to attend the Lakewood Resource and Referral Center (LRRC)'s free Homebuyer Education event to gain a better understanding of available mortgage options and how to qualify. This event will be held on Tuesday, June 10, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Spruce Street Elementary School, located at 90 Spruce Street in Lakewood.

The LRRC is coordinating this event in partnership with Solutions to End Poverty Soon (STEPS) to provide valuable information to help homebuyers understand how much they can afford to spend, which mortgage option is best for them, and how to qualify for a loan.

New This Year: Focus on Fiscal Responsibility

This year's program includes a special focus on financial preparedness and responsible planning. At 7:30 PM, the event will open with brief remote remarks from Naftali Horowitz, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, who will offer practical strategies for building long-term financial stability.

Following Mr. Horowitz's address, two distinguished financial advisors with more than two decades of experience in financial planning, risk management, and legacy building will speak in person to continue the conversation and answer questions:

• Yehuda (Jason) Zachter, Managing Director - Wealth Management and Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services
• Yochanan (Joel) Bodner, Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Event Highlights:

• One-on-one consultations with bank representatives
• First-time homebuyer mortgage options and benefits
• Live Q&A with Housing Coordinator Mrs. Bassi Aderet

Anyone considering purchasing a home within the next 3 years is encouraged to attend this event. Bank representatives will be available to meet individually with attendees to discuss and review mortgage options and provide preliminary prequalification. LRRC and STEPS Certified Housing Counselors will also be available to answer questions.

"The LRRC Homebuyer Event gave us the clarity we needed to move forward with confidence. The one-on-one guidance and practical advice were incredibly valuable," shared a past attendee.

Come prepared to gain knowledge, ask questions, and speak directly with experienced professionals. No registration is required.