Las Vegas Real Estate NOW Live Series
The First-Time Homebuyer Blueprint
Perfect for new buyers AND smart homeowners planning their next move.
Learn what it really takes to buy a home in today's market and leave with clarity, strategy, and confidence.
Real Conversations. Real Strategies. Real Experts.
The conversations you hear on the radio are coming off the air and into the room. At the Las Vegas Real Estate NOW Live Series, you'll hear directly from the professionals who guide Southern Nevada buyers every day.
- Thinking about buying your first home
- Wondering if renting still makes sense
- Preparing to buy again in the future
- Understanding today's market
This event is designed to educate, empower, and prepare you to make smart real estate decisions.
Live Expert Panel
Interactive & Uncensored
Why Owning a Home Could Change Your Financial Future
Harvey Blankfeld
Host, Las Vegas Real Estate NOW
Harvey, a longtime real estate professional, will break down the real financial impact of owning versus renting and why buying your first home is often the hardest, but most important, step.
Sharing his personal journey from buying his first home at 24 to navigating the 2006 housing market, Harvey explains how real estate became a foundational part of his long-term wealth.
Meet the Expert Contributors
Each contributor will be speaking on specific topics and answering your questions live!
John Ingram
Prosperity Home Loans
Mortgage Expert
Speaking On:
- What's really happening with interest rates
- How rate movement affects affordability
- Loan programs that may surprise you
- Strategies to make financing work
Janelle Kennedy
Equity Title
Title Specialist
Speaking On:
- Step-by-step home buying process
- What title actually does
- Why title insurance protects you
- How your ownership rights are secured
Todd Cox, CPA
CPA
Tax Expert
Speaking On:
- IRS credit for paying mortgage interest
- Financial diff between renting vs owning
- Tax advantages if you rent the property
- Long-term wealth implications
Stacia Brain
Old Republic Home Warranty
Warranty Expert
Speaking On:
- What a home warranty covers
- How warranties provide peace of mind
- Reducing unexpected repair stress
- Protecting your investment
Todd Archambault
eCredit Advisor
Credit Specialist
Speaking On:
- Understanding your credit profile
- How to improve your score strategically
- What to do if you're not ready to buy yet
- Creating a personalized plan
Become Informed
Even if you can't buy today, you'll leave with a plan.
This Isn't Just Information.
It's Interaction.
This is your opportunity to move from “thinking about it” to “planning for it.”
Who Should Attend?
- First-time homebuyers ready to take the leap.
- Renters wondering if now is the right time to buy.
- Homeowners planning to move up in the next 1–3 years.
- Anyone who wants to better understand real estate and wealth building.
If you're even considering purchasing a home in the future, this is for you.
The Sooner You Start,
The Better.
The first home is the hardest. But it's also the one that changes everything.
Join us for The First-Time Homebuyer Blueprint and take the first step toward confident homeownership.
Can't Attend? We've Got You Covered.
If you're unable to join us in person, you can still submit your questions ahead of time. Our expert panel will address as many as possible during the event, and we'll follow up with answers after the seminar.
Whether you attend live or from a distance, our goal is the same: to make sure you have the information you need to move forward with confidence.
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