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FORECLOSURE FORUM. Topics include loan modification options, facing foreclosure, selling your home and buying a foreclosed property. Real estate attorneys will lead the seminars, and local nonprofit organizations and businesses will offer housing-related information and services. Seminars are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Free. Sponsored by Liberty Title and Nash & Lodge. Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW., Andover. For information, call 763-862-6100.
ACCIDENTAL LANDLORD. Learn the basics of renting out a condo, townhouse or single-family home. 9 to 11 a.m. today. $29. Minnesota Multi Housing Association, 1600 W. 82nd St., Suite 110, Bloomington. 952-548-2202.
BUYING A DUPLEX. Learn how to identify and evaluate investment property. Topics include rehab vs. rental, life as a landlord, financing and Section 8 basics. 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. $18. St. Paul Community Education, Harding High School, 1540 E. 6th St. 651-293-8733.
FINDING AND BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME. Topics include choosing a mortgage, first-time home-buyer programs, government loans, hiring a real estate agent and negotiating the best price in a buyer's market. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 2. $15. Minneapolis Community Education, Anwatin Middle School, 256 Upton Av. S. 612-668-2470.
BUYING FORECLOSED AND SHORT-SALE PROPERTIES. Topics include how to find deals in the foreclosure market and negotiate with banks. For first-time buyers or experienced investors. 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 2. $15. Minneapolis Community Education, Henry High School, 4320 Newton Av. N. 612-668-1922.
COMMUNITY LAND TRUST. Learn about the City of Lakes Community Land Trust and homeownership opportunities in Minneapolis. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 2. $5. Minneapolis Community Education, Henry High School, 4320 Newton Av. N. 612-668-1922.
HOME OWNERSHIP. Overview of steps to take to buy a new home, including the hidden costs and pros and cons of buying. Attendees will receive a copy of their credit report. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 3. $15. Minneapolis Community Education, Southwest High School, 3414 W. 47th St. 612-668-3100.
BUYING A HOME IN TODAY'S MARKET. Topics include mortgages, hiring a real estate agent and when to buy. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24. $25. Minneapolis Community Education, Southwest High School, 3414 W. 47th St. 612-668-3100.
FINANCING A HOME. Learn the difference between loan programs and what fits your situation the best. 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 4. $15. Minneapolis Community Education, Jefferson Community School, 1200 W. 26th St. 612-668-2740.
DUPLEX AND MULTI-UNIT HOUSING AS AN INVESTMENT. Topics include tax benefits of owning real estate, how to find and evaluate property and how to do an investment property worksheet. Participants will receive a copy of "Rich Dad's Guide to Investing." 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 4. $15. Minneapolis Community Education, Lake Harriet Community School, 4912 Vincent Av. S. 612-668-3330.
HOW TO BUY INVESTMENT PROPERTY. Topics include identifying property and financing. 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 4. $18. St. Paul Community Education, Harding High School, 1540 E. 6th St. 651-293-8733.
FORECLOSURE COUNSELING. Free advice from foreclosures counselors at Powderhorn Residents Group, a Minneapolis nonprofit organization. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Registration required. Henry High School, 4320 Newton Av. N. 612-668-1922.
HOME INSPECTIONS. Topics include what to look for when buying and selling a home and the Truth in Housing law. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 9. $15. Minneapolis Community Education, Anwatin Middle School, 256 Upton Av. S. 612-668-2470.
FINDING AND BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME. Topics include choosing a mortgage, first-time home-buyer programs, government loans and negotiating the best price in a buyer's market. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 10. $15. Minneapolis Community Education, Pratt Elementary School, 66 Malcolm Av. SE. 612-668-1100.
BUYING FORECLOSED AND SHORT-SALE PROPERTIES. Topics include how to find deals in the foreclosure market and negotiate with banks. For first-time buyers or experienced investors. 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 11. $15. Minneapolis Community Education, Anwatin Middle School, 256 Upton Av. S. 612-668-2470.
