CONVERGENCE Memphis Virtual Homebuyer Fair Resources 

In Partnership with the Tennessee Housing Development Agency

Thinking about becoming a homeowner? Helpful resources from our virtual Homebuyer Fair are available. Information is included in the links below on down payment assistance, steps to becoming a homeowner, post-homebuying maintenance and more. 

• Current Market Matters -  Learn what to expect and how to prepare for homebuying during a pandemic.
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  • Contact panelists Sherita McCray of Assured Real Estate Services, Nedra Reddit of Ready Team REALTORS, or Nick Huber of Pinnacle Financial Partners for more information 

• Knowing Your Financial Options - Gain information on down payment products, mortgage assistance, and first time buyer programs. 
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  • Contact panelists Brody Wamble of Simmons Bank, Ken Crenshaw of Iberia Bank, or Priscilla Reed of United Housing Inc. for more information

• The Dos and Don'ts of Lending - Learn how to navigate and locate the necessary resources for buying a home in Memphis.
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  • Contact panelists Ella Harris of Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Katy Berry-Spake of i-Bank Mortgage, or Sean Moss of Down Payment Resource for more information

• The Steps to Homeownership - Learn the 8 steps of homeownership from local REALTORS, to help make the homebuying process a breeze. 
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  • See additional resource: Welcome Home Guide 2020
  • Contact panelists Rodney Tate of Assured Real Estate Services or Dr. Sherry Scott-Chambers of Crye-Leike for more information

• Multifamily Housing for Millennials - If you are ready to buy a home, but not ready for a single family home, then these resources are for you.
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  • Contact panelists Michelle Risher of Henry Turley Company or Darrell Robertson of Tennessee Housing Development Agency for more information

• Preservation of Homeownership - Learn the fundamentals about wealth building, maintaining a home, post-homebuying maintenance, inspections and weatherization. 
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  • See additional resources: HUD Fair Housing Booklet, HUD Home Inspector Document, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis Home Maintenance Tips
  • Contact panelists Brenda Ifabiyi of United Housing Inc. or Greg Webb of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis for more information

• Real Estate and Mortgage Highway - Learn more about the possible paths to careers in mortgage banking and real estate.
  • Contact panelists Cassandra Bell-Warren of 4 Success Realty, Kathryn Garland of Garland Company Real Estate, or Pamela Lane of Simmons Bank for more information

• Closing on Your Loan and Protecting Your Investment - Learn about how to close your loan and protect your purchase.
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  • See additional resources: CFPB Closing Forms Guide, CFPB Mortgage Closing Checklist, CFPB Home Loan Toolkit in English and Spanish
  • Contact panelists Mark Miesse of Memphis Title Company or Jeff McEvoy of Home Surety Title & Escrow LLC for more information

Save the Date: Virtual Career Fair | February 9 | 4-6 pm CT/5-7 pm ET 

Interested in a career in real estate finance? Get ready to share your resume with recruiters and learn about exciting career opportunities with leaders in the industry. Click here for more information.