Community Wealth Building Day 2026: Next Gen Housing – Closing the Gap

Community Wealth Building Day

Next Gen Housing: Closing the Gap Through Advocacy, Affordability & Access

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) – Mobile Chapter invites you to join us for our annual Community Wealth Building Day, a community-focused event designed to empower individuals and families with the knowledge and resources needed to build wealth through homeownership.

Homeownership remains one of the most powerful ways to build generational wealth. This event is designed to help community members retain, restore, obtain, and grow wealth through real estate.

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, renter, voucher holder, or someone seeking to preserve family property, this event will provide the guidance and resources you need.

Info: Learn the complete step-by-step process of purchasing a home, including:
Preparing financially, Understanding mortgage options, Working with lenders and Real Estate Agent, The home search process, and What happens from contract to closing

Info: Strong credit is the foundation of homeownership. This session will teach participants:
• How credit scores impact mortgage approval
• Strategies to improve credit scores
• How to establish healthy credit habits

Info: “What To Do With Big Mama’s House”
Many families lose generational property due to lack of estate planning. This session will cover:
• Understanding heir property
• How to protect family land and homes
• Estate planning tools and resources
• Preventing the loss of generational wealth

Info: Credit Before The Keys
A discussion on the importance of maintaining strong credit in order to qualify for homeownership and secure favorable mortgage terms.
________________________________________
House Before The Car
Learn how purchasing vehicles before buying a home can impact your debt-to-income ratio and delay your homeownership journey.
________________________________________
Housing Choice Voucher to Homeownership
Discover how individuals with Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) may be able to transition from renting to becoming homeowners.
________________________________________
Community Resource Fair
Attendees will have direct access to professionals ready to assist them with their homeownership journey.
Professionals on site will include:
• Mortgage Lenders
• Banks and Financial Institutions
• Nonprofit Housing Counselors
• Credit Counseling Professionals
• Real Estate Professionals
• Housing Advocates
• Estate Planning

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Thomas Sullivan Community Center, 351 North Catherine Street, Mobile, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Get App