XPK 1005

Home Inspections: A Buyer's Best Protection

All homes have problems of some sort. The critical question is: how serious are those problems? You'll learn common "red flags" in a house's structural and mechanical systems and components, many of which are highly visible to the average person if you simply know what to look for and where to look. You'll also learn how to get further help or negotiate repairs with the seller, if a defect is significant.

$12.00

XPK 1006

Mold and Moisture in the Home

Homeowners have been exposed to unwanted moisture intrusion and mold from many sources for years. In the past homeowners simply repaired the leak, washed off the mold and went on with their life. In the past two years, new types of mold have proved to pose a serious health and financial hazard to many people. This seminar will focus on what a homeowner needs to know about mold to protect themselves and their family from this environmental and legal hazard.

$12.00

XPK 1010

Home Buying Basics

Leave this class with the tools you need to find and qualify your lender, realtor, title company and inspector and to feel comfortable with the purchase process.

$12.00

XPK 1012

Community Homebuyers Program (American Sign Language)

Description: You may be able to afford more home than you've thought possible. This four-hour course will help you decide, as it addresses the basic steps involved in achieving home ownership. You will acquire essential information on budgeting, credit reporting, qualifying for the purchase, home inspection and maintenance. Participation in this program is a prerequisite for qualifying for several government-sponsored and conventional loan programs. The class includes information on a new public Web site on financing options and programs available to consumers in the Kansas City metro area. Note: The course is co-sponsored by the Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors and will be taught in American Sign Language. The $10 registration fee entitles you to one instructional packet and one certificate of completion.

$10.00

XPK 1015

Homebuilding 101: New Construction Defects

With the current lowered interest rates and increased building activity, there is a serious shortage of competent tradesmen to build new homes. Come learn what to look for when buying or building a new home and how to correct the most common defects.

$12.00

XPK 1020

Community Homebuyers Program

This 4-hour course will help you understand the basic steps involved in achieving home ownership, acquire essential information on budgeting, credit reporting, qualifying for the purchase, home inspection and maintenance. Participation in this program is a prerequisite for qualifying for several government sponsored and conventional loan programs. The class includes information about financing options and programs available to consumers in the KC metro area. Note: This is a course co-sponsored by the college and the Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors. The $10 registration fee entitles you to one instructional packet and one certificate of completion.

$10.00

XPK 1025

All About Mortgages

Getting a mortgage can be painless if you're "armed" with information on various types of loans, the loan process, and factors that determine your interest rates. Special emphasis on avoiding the mortgage pitfalls and traps out there and what some lenders don't tell you. New trends in mortgage insurance are discussed.

$15.00

XPK 1034

Going Green: Construction and Remodeling

Discover the benefits of "going green" in building or remodeling your home. Topics include the elements of green design, water efficiency, energy efficiency-HVAC, insulation, energy tax credits and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental building rating system.

$12.00

XPK 1045

How to Save $$$ Buying a Home

This class will inform you about the 13 steps you need to know to negotiate the lowest possible price on the next home you buy. Discover what the lenders and realtors don't usually discuss, and learn how to avoid those costly mistakes.

$12.00

XPK 1050

Successful Home Remodeling

If you are looking to remodel a home or business, this valuable 2 hour workshop will teach you essential information to protect yourself from contrator liens and to have a successful remodeling job that is on time and within budget. Learn the benefits of being your own contractor or how to choose the correct one.

$12.00