About this Event
Break Up with Your Landlord: How to Exit Your Lease & Buy Your First Home
Currently renting but thinking about buying your first home? Your lease doesn’t have to hold you back.
Join us for a FREE, in-person first-time homebuyer seminar with local real estate, mortgage, and legal professionals. We’ll break down how to go from renting to owning—including how to plan around your current lease, minimize overlapping housing costs, and know when to start the homebuying process.
Complimentary treats and beverages will be provided! Free raffle ticket included!
Is This Seminar for You?
If you've found yourself asking any of these questions, this event was designed for you:
- I just renewed my lease—when should I actually start looking for a home?
- Can I break my lease early? What could it cost me?
- How do I coordinate my lease end date with buying and closing on a home?
- Can I avoid paying rent and a mortgage at the same time?
- How can I minimize or avoid lease-break fees?
- Can I afford to buy while I'm still renting?
- How long does the homebuying process actually take?
- Should I get pre-approved now even if I'm not ready to buy yet?
What You'll Learn
Our local homebuying experts will walk you through the process from renter → homeowner, including:
- The homebuying process and costs from start to finish
- When to start shopping based on your current lease
- Strategies for timing your lease end date with your home purchase
- How to approach your landlord about ending or modifying your lease
- Ways to minimize overlapping rent and mortgage costs
- How to determine what you can comfortably afford
- How to prepare and budget for your first home
- Why getting pre-approved early can be a gamechanger
- What lenders look for when reviewing your application
- Popular loan programs available to first-time buyers
- How your real estate agent, lender, and attorney work together throughout the process
Our team has helped dozens of first-time buyers navigate the transition from renting to owning—including coordinating leases with purchase timelines and competitive closing dates.
You don't need to be ready to buy tomorrow. If homeownership is something you're considering within the next year or so, this seminar can help you understand when to start and what to do now.
Event Details
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Tatte Bakery & Café
1241 Centre St.
Newton, MA 02459
FREE admission • Complimentary treats & beverages • Free on-site parking
Seats are limited—reserve your FREE ticket today.
Who You'll Hear From
Marina Jewers
Mortgage Advisor | Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp
NMLS #1931932
508-414-4501
[email protected]
@marinakjewers
Marina Jewers is a Mortgage Advisor proudly serving homebuyers across New England. She specializes in educating and guiding first-time homebuyers through the financing process, with a focus on the Greater Boston and Central Massachusetts markets.
Brendan Nixon
Real Estate Agent | Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
MA RE License #9563457
617-618-5411
[email protected]
@homes_by_brendan_nixon
Brendan Nixon is a Greater Boston real estate agent based in Watertown, Massachusetts. Licensed since 2018, he has generated more than $50 million in sales volume and frequently works with first-time homebuyers.
Brendan specializes in helping buyers understand their budget, navigate competitive markets, and develop a strategy for moving from renting to homeownership.
Keighan Richardson-Rose, Esq.
Attorney | Lieberman Law Office, Newton
508-641-8920
[email protected]
@keigsss
We look forward to seeing you then!
Questions? Email Brendan @ [email protected] or (617) 618-5411 (call or text)
Event venue & nearby stays
Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Newton Centre, 1241 Centre Street, Newton, United States
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