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title: Ready to Buy Your First Home?
description: Thinking about buying your first Boston home? Join us at our upcoming home buyer event with free food and drinks!
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# [Ready to Buy Your First Home?](https://www.charlesgate.com/blog/2016/06/06/ready-to-buy-your-first-home)

 Written by [Michael DiMella](https://www.charlesgate.com/blog/author/michael-dimella) | Jun 6, 2016 4:00:00 AM

Thinking about buying your first home in or around Boston soon? As we head into the summer market, the [market is strong](https://charlesgaterealty.com/2016/05/24/market-report-highest-of-closed-sales-since-2004/) with some of the highest numbers of closed sales since 2004! In a few weeks, we will be hosting our first time [home buyer event](http://info.charlesgaterealty.com/boston-home-buyer-class-sign-up) which is a great place to learn how to navigate making your first purchase.

On June 21st, we have a limited number of spots as this free event at our central Back Bay office location. We explain how the process works, bring in a mortgage professional to explain financing, and have a bit of fun as well! We also provide snacks, beer, and wine.

## Attend our FREE Boston home buying class to learn:

- * Renting vs. Buying: Whether it even makes sense for you to buy right now  
   • Homebuying process and timeline: How long it actually takes to buy  
   • Working with a buyer agent: How it works and whether or not you really need one**  
   • What mortgages are still available and how much cash you need to buy.  
   • Using neighborhood level data (like discount ratios and real time trend graphs) to value properties  
   • Negotiating 101: How to craft your offer to drive a hard bargain!  
   • Top 10 online resources to aid your home search*

****Is this class for you?****  Well, if you’re looking for a fun, low key, and informal way to learn the Boston real estate market from the experts, then YES!  You’ll have a chance to ask any questions you want and get the straight scoop from us.

## **Get a $250 Closing Credit just for attending!**

That’s right! We are offering a $250 closing credit to those who attend the class and purchase their home through Charlesgate Realty. That is free money for starting the process with us!

[Sign up today!](http://info.charlesgaterealty.com/boston-home-buyer-class-sign-up)

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