For Feb. 20-26

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"West Seattle Then and Now"

Wed A panel of experts looks at buildings in West Seattle that have been saved and renewed through grass-roots activism, including the Admiral Theater, Log House Museum and Cooper School, sponsored by Historic Seattle, 7-9 p.m., South Seattle Community College (Olympic Hall), 6000 16th Avenue S.W., $8-20. 206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org

You can install a faucet

Fri Information, demonstration and tips on how to install a faucet, 7 p.m., selected Home Depot locations, free. 800-430-3376 or www.homedepotclinics.com

Seattle Home Show 2005

Through Feb 27 Chance to discover the latest in décor, landscaping and design at the nation's largest and oldest home show, which includes seminars and presentations, over 600 exhibitors, Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., $3-9. 425-467-0960 or www.seattlehomeshow.com.

Real-estate classes and seminars

Wed Covers questions for the beginner investor including tax benefits, comparing real estate to stock, where to buy, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., Community Mortgage, 2401 N.W. Market St., Seattle, free. Registration required: 206-355-7193.

REAPS seminar

Thu Insight from a nonprofit real-estate investor's association to help solve common problems in qualifying buyers, tips on how investors can borrow money, how to stay in control of cash, what determines a FICO score, how to select loan programs, 7-10 p.m., University of Washington (Kane Hall), Seattle, $15. Information: 425-458-4797.

First-time home-buyer seminar

Sat Learn about various loans, how to choose an agent and the buying process, 10:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m., University Library, 5009 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle, free. Reservation: 206-982-5370.

Ongoing

Nonprofit assistance

ACORN Housing Corp. — Nonprofit home-buyer education and loan counseling. Free home-buyer counseling services, $20 for credit reports. 206-243-4663.

Community Home Ownership Center — Nonprofit information and referral service for low and moderate-income first-time home buyers; refers clients to classes sponsored by Washington State Housing Finance Commission, free. 800-317-2918.

HomeSight — Nonprofit group offers credit counseling, $20 includes credit report. Financial series includes information on predatory lending and mortgages, $40. 888-749-HOME or 206-723-4355.

International District Housing Alliance — Nonprofit homeownership education and counseling services in Vietnamese, Cambodian, Tagalog and various Chinese dialects, free. 206-623-0122.

Washington Affordable Housing — Weekly home-buying seminars endorsed by Washington Education Association and taught by Washington State Housing Finance commission-trained instructors, free. Presented by RE/MAX Eastside Brokers and RE/MAX Metro. 800-792-6005.

Washington Community Housing Network — Seminars for singles, teachers, veterans and Seattle home buyers, free. Presented by RE/MAX , Wells Fargo. 877-777-5530. workshop.thebuyersagent.com

Real-estate classes and seminars

Fire your landlord — Two-part seminar qualifies home buyers for below-market interest rates, classes cover zero-down purchases, relocation, equity management and reasonable interest rates and terms, First Horizon Financial Services Center, 6:45- 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays, 111 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, free. Preregister: 425-354-1834.

Home-buyers seminar — Two-part seminar qualifies home buyers for below-market interest rates, classes include information on purchasing with no down payment, no closing costs and reasonable interest rates and terms. Presented by instructors from Windermere Real Estate, 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Windermere Real Estate, 200 112th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, free. Preregister: 425-450-2621.

Home buyers — Learn the best strategies from experienced speakers, presented by RE/Max and Aatrix Mortgage, 7 p.m., first and third Tuesdays of every month, 6161 N.E. 175th, Suite 204, Kenmore, free. Preregister: 425-482-9115.

Investments — Explore real-estate investing, learn financial analysis, taxation, benefits, planning essentials and how to assemble a team of professionals; presented by Georgia Phillip Group, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, free. Preregister: 206-706-6563.

Home buyers — Learn strategies, credit issues and zero-down programs; presented by HomeStone Mortgage, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Bellevue Hilton Hotel, 100 112th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, free. Preregister: 206-795-3505.

Home buyers — Two-part seminar that provides information on topics including credit reports, loan programs, Washington State housing and what is required to buy housing; presented by Eagle Home Mortgage, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, 10510 N.E. Northup Way, Kirkland, free. Preregister: 425-822-6733.

Investment — Learn about the 1031 tax exchange and exchange property tax free, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Wilson Realty Exchange, 16910 15th Ave. N.E., Seattle, free. Preregister: 206-216-3537.

Home sellers — Learn how to market homes and get homes in good condition, Windermere Real Estate, 7 p.m. Thursdays, and noon Saturdays, 200 112th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, free. Preregister: 425-450-2622.

Real estate for dummies seminars

Homebuyers seminars — Provides information on loans, down payment assistance and other financing, Thursdays 6:30-9:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 9-11:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Lake City Professional Center, 2611 N.E. 125th St., Seattle, free. Preregister: 206-818-3100.

Home/Real Estate submissions must be received at least three weeks before publication and all home-buyers classes must be taught by instructors trained by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission.