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Your Path to Homeownership

Thinking about buying a home but not sure where to start? Join the Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS® for a free community Homebuyer Fair & Expo designed to help prospective buyers navigate the path to homeownership with confidence.

This consumer-focused event brings together trusted local housing professionals, housing counselors, down-payment assistance programs, lenders, community organizations, and homeownership resources all in one place — with no pressure and no sales pitch.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Connect directly with REALTORS®, housing counselors, and local housing organizations
• Learn about down-payment assistance and affordable financing programs
• Attend mini education sessions led by industry experts
• Explore resources for first-time buyers, VA buyers, workforce households, and moderate-income families
• Gain a better understanding of credit, financing, inspections, closing costs, and the overall homebuying process
• Participate in a featured Washington State Housing Finance Commission First-Time Homebuyer Course

Throughout the day, rotating educational sessions will cover topics such as:

• Can I Actually Afford to Buy?
• Credit Score Myths
• Understanding Down-Payment Assistance
• What Lenders Look For
• VA Financing Options
• Home Inspections Explained
• Avoiding Real Estate Scams & Fraud
• Tacoma & Pierce County Housing Programs

Whether you’re buying your first home, exploring your options, or simply looking for trusted information, this event is designed to provide clear next steps and connect you with the resources needed to move toward homeownership.

Free admission. Open to the public.