Events

MONDAY

Home-buying workshop: Real estate financial benefits, tax deductions, mortgage options, real estate forms and disclosures and information on how to avoid common buyer mistakes will be discussed. 6:30 p.m. at Pacifica West Properties, 2837 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. There is no fee, but reservations are required. Call (310) 264-2218.

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TUESDAY

Title insurance: What is it? Do I really need it? Why is it important? Who pays for it? How much is it? These questions will be answered by Nickki Fisher of United Title at a 6:30 p.m. meeting of the Real Estate Investors and Networking Club of Los Angeles and Glendale at Acapulco restaurant, 722 N. Pacific Ave., Glendale. The fee of $25 at the door includes dinner and parking. For information, call (818) 549-0484.

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THURSDAY

Buyer seminar: The Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles will host a free educational seminar for first-time buyers from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, 5210 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Designated neighborhoods that qualify for CRA home improvement grants, matching-fund programs and low-interest loans will be discussed. The CRA seminar is a collaborative effort with Allwest Mortgage and Info 1 Credit. For reservations or to obtain a free video, call (800) 533-9101.

Real estate financing: Paula Truschel, a specialist in problem loans, will discuss how to improve your FICO credit score, how to increase your buying power, how to get 100% financing and what the lender really wants, at a 6:30 p.m. dinner meeting of the Real Estate Investors and Networking Club of L.A. and San Bernardino at the Mandarin Garden restaurant, 868 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino. The $25 fee, payable at the door, includes dinner and parking. For information, call (818) 549-0484.

Realty profits: A free seminar will be presented from 7 to 9 p.m. by Karen M. Lewis and Kathleen Mahoney of K and K Seminars on how to realize the greatest profit in selling a house by having home inspections before the house is put on the market. Guest speakers will discuss the most common inspections, including termite, mold and home systems. The seminar will be given in the Cheviot Hills Recreation Center, 2551 Motor Ave., L.A. Reservations are required. Call (310) 300-3328.

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Send event listings on company letterhead at least 10 days before publication to Events Calendar, Real Estate Section, Los Angeles Times, 202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 or fax to Real Estate Events Calendar at (213) 237-4712.