For the week of March 13-19

Home

Basement and crawlspace remodeling

Wed Alan Ness covers basement and crawlspace design considerations, code requirements, proper construction methods and earthquake resisting structural improvements, 7-9 p.m., Phinney Neighborhood Association, 6532 Phinney Ave., Seattle, $20-25. Information: 206-783-2244.

"Prep & Paint the Interior of Your Home Like A Pro"

Sat Learn how you can "Prep & Paint the Interior of Your Home Like a Pro," 2 p.m., selected Home Depot locations, free. 800-430-3376 or www.homedepotclinics.com

Real-estate classes

Real estate for dummies seminar

Sun Information and education for first time home buyers on government and private grant and loan products, the home-buying process, real-estate agent referrals, free. Register: 206-818-3100 or www.realestatefordummies.net

Home buyers and sellers seminar

Tue A comprehensive seminar for home buyers and sellers, covering all aspects of the real-estate buying, investing and selling process, including pre-approval for bank loans, 6:30-8 p.m., Whole Food Market, 888 116th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, free. Register: 425-462-1400.

Mortgage workshop

Wed Find out about points/fees, income-tax savings, true cost of loans and the lost opportunity costs of direct mortgage prepayments, 6 p.m., 1625 S. Kent-Des Moines Road, Des Moines, free. Register: 866-276-3466.

Home-buying and

Thu Learn about zero down, financing packages, resolving credit issues, how to secure your ideal home in a competitive market and more, 6:30-8 p.m., Homestreet Bank, 8200 35th Ave. N.E., Seattle, free. Register: 206-985-2667.

Education about loan products

Thu Learn about loan products such as: cofi arms (Cost of Funds Index Adjustable Rate Mortgage), reverse mortgages, fixed vs. variable vs. interest-only rates, find out when to pay closing costs and when not to pay, 7-9 p.m., Community Mortgage Services, 2401 N.W. Market St., Seattle, free. Register: 206-783-0202.

Condo buyers

Sat Trade the hassles of a big house, yard and possessions for a simpler, easier lifestyle, 10 a.m.-noon, Midori Condominiums (Community Room), 1515 E. Yesler Way, Seattle, free. Register: 206-726-6501.

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.

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

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. Register: 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. Register: 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. Register: 425-482-9115.

Investments — Explore real-estate investing, learn financial analysis, taxation, planning essentials and how to assemble a team of professionals; presented by Georgia Phillip Group, $15. Registration required: 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. Register: 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. Register: 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. Register: 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. Register: 425-450-2622.

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. E-mail homecalendar@seattletimes.com, fax 206-464-2239 or mail to Christopher Taylor, Home/Real Estate Calendar, Seattle Times, P.O. Box 70, Seattle, WA, 98111.