If you are considering buying a home, do not miss a free home buyer's expo happening this weekend at the Nugget in Sparks. It is designed to educate potential homeowners about what goes into buying a house. The Nevada Rural Housing Authority is hosting the event Saturday, April 18th from 1 to 4 p.m. Lenders, builders, inspection companies and non-profit partners will be available to answer questions.
Other topics will include:
*Down Payment Assistance
   -Home at Last program provides four points of down payment assistance in the form of grants.
   -The Mortgage Tax Certificate (MTC) program provides a federal income tax savings of up to $2,000 on one's mortgage interest annually in Nevada.
*Inspector & Appraiser Information
   -How to choose one.
   -What they do and for what they are inspecting.
*Renting vs. Buying
*Title and Escrow
*Insurance
*How to become a Homeowner
   -Get pre-qualified and find out for what down payment assistance you qualify.
   -How to choose a realtor.
*Loan programs
   -USDA Rural Development providing home loans with zero money down.
   -Conventional loan benefits vs FHA loans.
*Market Conditions
   -Housing inventory
   -Interest rates
   -Free Credit Reports
   -Credit Repair Information
If you are interested in attending the free expo, visit the NRHA website at www.nvrural.org or call (775) 887-1796.
You can also get all your real estate questions answered in tonight's Money Watch Q&A. Laura Lau with the Nevada Rural Housing Authority will be answering our phone lines from 5 – 6 p.m. at (775) 858-2222.
