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title: First time homebuyer class offered for Boston condo buyers
description: First time homebuyer class specifically crafted for buyers looking to buy a condo in Boston or the surrounding nearby towns.  Boston Condo specific rules and info to be presented.
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# [First time homebuyer class offered for Boston condo buyers](https://www.charlesgate.com/blog/bid/10384/first-time-homebuyer-class-offered-for-boston-condo-buyers)

 Written by [Michael DiMella](https://www.charlesgate.com/blog/author/michael-dimella) | Aug 31, 2009 4:00:00 AM

I just wanted to let you know that I will be holding a first time Boston condo buyer class at my office on September 9 from 6-8pm.  Class is probably not the right word, since it will be a fairly small, interactive presentation (actually more of a discussion and Q&A, I hope), but that's what we're calling it I guess!  We'll have food (and beer!) and just talk about the market conditions and the buying process. 

The information presented will be specific to the condo buyer looking to purchase a condo in Boston or in the nearby surrounding towns.  We'll dig a little deeper than the standard "how's the market doing right now?" questions and discuss topics like:

> *• 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 for condos and how much cash you need to buy*
> 
> *• Using neighborhood level data (like discount ratios and real time trend graphs) to value properties*
> 
> *• Negotiating: How to craft your offer to drive a hard bargain*
> 
> *• Top 10 online resources to aid your home search* 

[Click for more info or to RSVP ](http://blog.charlesgaterealty.com/boston-homebuying-class)

Hope to see you there!

 

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