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60TH PARADE OF HOMES. Tour 403 model homes in 98 communities throughout the Twin Cities area. Homes range from a $126,900 townhouse in Hugo to a $3.9 million house in Shorewood. Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 28 to March 22. Free with the exception of a $5 charitable donation to the two Dream Homes. Free events on energy-saving features, entertaining, home staging, the design process and other topics are scheduled at some of the homes throughout the Parade. Go online for more information. Parade of Homes guidebooks are available at Twin Cities Holiday station stores and at www.paradeofhomes.org. Presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities. 651-697-1954.
FINDING AND BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME. Topics include choosing a mortgage, first-time home-buyer programs, government loans and negotiating the best price in a buyer's market. $15. 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 2. Minneapolis Community Education, Henry High School, 4320 Newton Av. N. 612-668-1922. The class will also be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 3 at Jefferson Community School, 1200 W. 26th St. 612-668-2740.
MAKE A LIVING SELLING REAL ESTATE. Learn how to obtain a real estate license. 7 to 9 p.m. March 2. $15. Minneapolis Community Education, Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, 4912 Vincent Av. S. 612-668-3330.
HOME OWNERSHIP. Overview of steps to take to buy a new home. Attendees will receive a copy of their credit report. 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 3. $15. Minneapolis Community Education, Southwest, High School 3414 W. 47th St. 612-668-3100.
BUYING A HOME. Overview of steps to take to buy a home. Topics include financing, tax advantages and inspections. 7 to 9 p.m. March 3. $15. Minneapolis Community Education, Roosevelt High School, 4029 28th Av. S. 612-668-4828.
FIRST-TIME SELLER. Topics include selling your home yourself or with a Realtor, how to prepare your home for sale and cost-effective improvements. 6:30 to 8 p.m. two sessions, March 3 and 10. $21. Minneapolis Community Education, Southwest, High School, 3414 W. 47th St. 612-668-3100.
REAL ESTATE IN AN UPSIDE DOWN MARKET. "Owning Real Estate" explores different options regarding foreclosure. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. "Buying Real Estate" explores buying a short sale or bank-owned property. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Real estate attorneys will lead the seminars, and local nonprofit organizations and businesses will offer housing-related information and services. The event is from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7. Free. Sponsored by Liberty Title and Nash & Lodge. Rogers Community Room, 21201 Memorial Dr., Rogers. For information, call 763-862-6100
