Home Buyers Expo Today, Saturday

Rules and regulations governing home buying have changed radically in the past few years. Despite the economic downturn and slow recovery, home pricing is at record lows—an historic opportunity for savvy buyers, according to a news release from the Contra Costa Association of REALTORS.®

The association, headquartered in Walnut Creek, is organizing an event designed to give consumers the knowledge and resources they need to take advantage home buying market. “The Once in a Lifetime Home Buyers Expo” will be presented today, Saturday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Concord Hilton Hotel. The free event will feature speakers, panels and personal consultants across the spectrum of the residential real estate sector. No selling will be allowed; the purpose is strictly to inform consumers and admission is free to the public.

“The Contra Costa Association of REALTORS® is uniquely positioned to help consumers wade through the sea of changes and opportunities in the new housing market,” says Barbara Safran, President of CCAR. “We can bring the best experts together in one place at one time, and make sure that attendees come away with objective, reliable, information and resources. It’s going to be the best opportunity in the Bay Area to get information you can’t get on your own, even on the Internet.”

“The Once in a Lifetime Home Buyers Expo” will also feature speakers and panelists, including keynote speaker Carole Rodoni, president of Bamboo Consulting, and top Contra Costa county real estate expert.