Your Homeownership Path Is Here: First-Time Buyer Seminar at RICE Center

Real estate expert Jimmy Jones teamed up with Chase Bank to host the “Chase Your Dream First-Time Homebuyer Seminar” at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) on Wednesday, October 8. In his opening remarks, Jones emphasized, “Investors resemble individuals like you—just ordinary people.” With 13 years of experience in real estate and a degree from Florida A&M University (FAMU), he underscored a growing phenomenon: many prospective buyers are entering the market for the first time. “We aim to eliminate misinformation,” he asserted, advocating for tools that support newcomers in mastering homeownership.Participants gained insights on purchasing their initial homes affordably. Karem Maddison, a closing partner attorney from Lueder, Larkin & Hunter, advised, “You’re not limited to buying in central Atlanta.” Maddison highlighted the significance of property ownership for future generations. Bryant Thomas from Chase Bank shared essential credit-building strategies. Attendee Shantelle Williams remarked that the seminar rekindled her aspiration for homeownership. Jones is committed to offering these informative sessions quarterly.