What to expect
What to expect
Stay in and live stream this virtual event. From the panel discussion to the audience Q&A (yes, you can submit Qs when you sign up), you’ll get the full experience at home. Can’t make it? We’ll record it and post it online. Oh, and here’s the schedule:
- 7:30pm ET: Panel begins with experts Mika Kleinschmidt, Ciara Foster, and Amanda Pendleton.
- 8:00pm ET: Live audience Q&A
- 8:15pm ET: Panel concludes
What you'll learn
What you'll learn
- Home buying best practices: How to decide what to buy (based on your budget and lifestyle), who to hire to help you find the home of your *dreams*, and when it's the right time to make the big O…offer.
- Financing 101: What to know about loans, mortgages, and cash concessions, along with common money mistakes to avoid.
- Everything from close to keys: The 411 on appraisals, inspections, and closing costs. Plus, what to expect during your first year of home ownership – from upkeep to tax implications.
The views and opinions expressed are based on the knowledge and experience of the panelists and do not represent the view of theSkimm or its Sponsors. This webinar is for educational purposes only and participants should speak to a business, financial, or investment advisor regarding your specific situation.
Meet the Panelists
Meet the Panelists
Mika Kleinschmidt
Realtor, Interior Designer, and Television Personality
Mika Kleinschmidt is a Tampa-based realtor with a passion for finding the perfect house for each of her clients. Mika teams up with her husband, developer Brian Kleinschmidt, in their HGTV series "100 Day Dream Home" to build and design the perfect house for their clients — all in 100 days or less.
Ciara Foster
Mortgage Loan Officer, and Content Creator
Ciara is a full-time mortgage loan officer and content creator who left the confines of corporate America to pursue life as a budding entrepreneur. Her YouTube channel is a finance and lifestyle resource for aspiring entrepreneurs, young professionals, and fiscally savvy underrepresented groups.
Moderated by Eugenia Cassidy
Vice President of Content Development at theSkimm
