HOMEBUYERS WORKSHOP

First-time buyers learn the real-estate ropes with help from experts at this free, open-to-the-public seminar. Mortgage experts and team members from presenting sponsors Fifth Third bank and the Center on Halsted will be joined by community partners such as the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce and Northside Community Council to talk mortgage loan processes and down-payment options and to help answer the perennial question — to rent or to buy? Time: 6-8 p.m. Place: Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted Cost: Free. For more information, visit Centeronhalsted.org.