About this Event
Marriage & Mortgages: What Couples Need to Know Before Buying
Currently renting but thinking about buying your first home together?
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 as an engaged couple/ newlyweds.
Complimentary treats and beverages will be provided! Free raffle ticket included!
What You'll Learn
Our local homebuying experts will walk you through the process from renter → homeowner as a newlywed or engaged couple, including:
- How do you take title?
- Should you have shared bank accounts?
- Should you open a new joint bank account to pay the mortgage?
- What if family is giving you money toward the home?
- How does family gift money work?
- What about wedding gift money?
- Can wedding gift money be used toward the home?
- How should wedding gift money be transferred?
- How does changing your name impact the mortgage and bank accounts?
- How does the timing of the wedding impact buying a home?
- What type of tenancy should you choose?
- Should you keep separate bank accounts for the house vs. the wedding?
- How long should you save before buying a home?
Our team has helped dozens of newlyweds/ engaged couples that are 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
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
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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