About this Event
Don't just own a home—master it!
You’ve unlocked the door to homeownership; now it’s time to ensure that door stays open for generations. Join us for an powerhouse evening designed to turn your property into a true legacy. This isn't your average seminar—it’s a roadmap to financial freedom and long-term security.
In this session, you’ll discover how to:
- Hack Your Taxes: Stop overpaying! Learn the insider secrets to mortgage deductions and how to appeal tax assessments to keep your monthly payments low.
- Own the Future with CLTs: Dive into the Community Land Trust model to see how "dual-ownership" protects you from foreclosure and keeps housing affordable for your community.
- Build a Bulletproof Legacy: Use life insurance as a strategic tool. Ensure your family inherits a home, not a debt, and learn how living benefits can protect you if life throws a curveball.
Plus: Every attendee who completes this session will be awarded the FTHB Special Completion Certificate—a badge of honor for those committed to mastering their investment!
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Welcome and Introductions
Info: Opening remarks
Brief introductions of each presenter
🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:00 PM
Community Land Trusts (CLTs) – Affordable Forever
Host: Carla Bryce Holmes
Info: A Community Land Trust is a unique model of homeownership that ensures housing remains affordable for generations. In this session, you will learn the "dual-ownership" model: you own the home, while the trust holds the land. We will discuss how this lowers your purchase price, provides a safety net against foreclosure, and how you can eventually build equity while "paying it forward" to the next member of your community.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Homeownership – Making Your Taxes Work For You
Host: Charlene Newsome
Info: Now that you are a homeowner, your relationship with the IRS and your local municipality changes. This session covers the financial benefits of your investment. You’ll learn about mortgage interest deductions, property tax assessments, and local tax relief programs. We will also discuss the importance of the Homestead Exemption and how to appeal an unfair tax assessment to keep your monthly escrow payments affordable.
🕑: 07:45 AM - 08:00 PM
Break
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:45 PM
Life Insurance – Saving Your House & Creating a Legacy
Host: Benne Miller
Info: Life insurance is not just a death benefit; it is a tool for mortgage protection and generational wealth. We will break down the differences between Term, Whole, and Universal Life policies. Learn how a properly structured policy can pay off your mortgage in the event of a tragedy, preventing heir property issues and ensuring your children inherit a home, not a debt. We will also touch on how living benefits can help you keep your home if you become chronically ill.
🕑: 08:45 PM - 09:00 PM
Wrap Up and Award of FTHB Special Completion Certificates
Info: Congratulations! You have completed the extended Homebuyer Education track. This certificate recognizes your commitment to not only buying a home but mastering the tools required to keep it in your family for generations to come.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1919 Commerce Dr, 1919 Commerce Drive, Hampton, United States
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