EVENTS CALENDAR

TUESDAY / Buyer, Prepare

A lecture for first-time buyers on successful steps in buying a house, credit and scoring, tax benefits and loan parameters.

Location: Pasadena Main Library, 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena

Time: 5:45 to 8:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Information: American Financial, (626) 395-9620; reservations required

Learn to Be a Landlord

A workshop on rental property that focuses on financing, effective buying and selling strategies and market forecasts for “pockets of opportunity” areas.

Location: National University, 14724 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks

Time: 1 to 3 p.m.

Cost: Free

Information: (800) 955-3135, Ext. 3; registration limited to 25

Income Property Lending

An income property lending conference, sponsored by All Star Group Inc. and North American Title Co., includes a one-on-one expo at which attendees can talk directly with the lenders over lunch.

Location: Wyndham Hotel, 5757 Telegraph Road, Commerce

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost: $99, with group and early registration rates; parking is free; cost includes a directory of the lenders with backgrounds and detailed information about their programs.

Information: (323) 728-7700.

WEDNESDAY / Managing Rentals

A workshop on rental property.

Location: National University, 765 The City Drive, Orange

Time: 1 to 3 p.m.

Cost: Free

Information: (800) 955-3135, Ext. 3; registration limited

Termite Tales

“The Termites Within,” an educational luncheon held by the Greater Los Angeles chapter of Community Associations Institute.

Location: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles

Cost: $25, members; $45, nonmembers

Information: (310) 445-5454

THURSDAY / Lessons for Landlords

A workshop on rental property.

Location: University of Phoenix, 1515 W. 190th St., second floor, Gardena Time: 1 to 3 p.m.

Cost: Free

Information: (800) 955-3135, Ext. 3; registration limited

SATURDAY / West Hollywood Beckons

Homeownership seminar featuring how to qualify for a home loan, financing techniques, credit ratings, home inspections and escrow and assistance programs available in West Hollywood, sponsored by the city of West Hollywood and the Beverly Hills/Greater L.A. Assn. of Realtors.

Location: Community Conference Room, West Hollywood City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica Blvd.

Time: 10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Information: Joel Torres, Rent Stabilization and Housing, West Hollywood, (323) 848-6448; reservations recommended

A Primer for Buyers

A seminar for first-time home buyers, including successful steps in buying a home, credit and scoring, tax benefits and loan parameters.

Location: 1000 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena

Time: 9:15 a.m. to noon

Cost: Free

Information: American Financial, (626) 395-9620; reservations required

First-Timers Assisted

“Taking the Mystery Out of Buying Your First Home.”

Location: Irvine Valley College, 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., no-host lunch

Cost: $49 (Course 2208)

Information: (949) 451-5555; registration recommended

Floral Park Tour

The 10th annual Home and Garden Tour in the historic Floral Park neighborhood of North Santa Ana, featuring three gardens and nine homes built between 1920 and 1960.

Location: Ticket booths at 19th and Flower streets, Greenleaf Street and West Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: $15

Information: (714) 543-3218 or visit https://www.floral-park.com/page4 .html

APRIL 29 / Celebrating a Landmark

The Bungalow Heaven Landmark District Home Tour of early 20th Century Arts and Crafts architecture.

Location: Tickets available in McDonald Park at Mar Vista Avenue and Mountain Street, Pasadena

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: $15

Information: (626) 585-2172

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