EVENTS CALENDAR

SATURDAY

Buying Your First Home: Seminar covers financing options that enable a buyer to buy with no money down and get money for closing costs, fix-up expenses and furnishings. Other topics: finding the right property in the best neighborhood, learning how to negotiate for the lowest price and finding out about credit scores.

Location: Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa

Time: 9 a.m.

Cost: $39

Information: (714) 432-5880

Claremont Heritage Walking Tour: A walking tour of the downtown village area of Claremont with a Claremont Heritage guide. Exteriors of Victorian homes, college and commercial buildings are on the tour.

Location: Claremont Metrolink Depot, 200 W. 1st St.

Time: Starts at 10 a.m. Tour canceled if it is raining at 8 a.m.

Cost: $5

Information: (909) 621-0848, also for reservations.

FEB. 4-APRIL 22

Principles of Real Estate Appraising: This class meets on Monday evenings and is approved for continuing education credit from the California Office of Real Estate Appraisers.

Location: Cal State Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St.

Time: 7 to 9:50 p.m.

Cost: $245

Information: (818) 677-4607