Homes calendar

Lake Home and Cabin Show. Resources for buying, building, decorating or remodeling a second home. Seminars on topics such as "Cabinology 101" by author Dale Mulfinger, landscaping, lake home design and buying a log home. 2 to 9 p.m. April 3, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 5. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Av. S. Adults $10, ages 5-15, $4. 612-335-6000. www.lakehome andcabinshow.com.

Bargain Homes seminar and tour. Topics include how to find, fund and fix a bargain home. Participants will tour some homes. 10 a.m. to noon April 14. Free. Minneapolis Community Education, Total Freedom Realty, 2223 E. 35th St., Suite 2, Minneapolis. 612-668-4325.

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. April 14, 21, 28 and May 5. $25. Minneapolis Community Education, Southwest High School, 3414 W. 47th St. 612-668-3100.

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. April 15. $15. Minneapolis Community Education, Anwatin Middle School, 256 Upton Av. S. 612-668-2470.

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. April 15. $15. Minneapolis Community Education, Lake Harriet Community School, 4912 Vincent Av. S. 612-668-3330.