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Stop Paying Their Mortgage-Buy Your Own!


Adult and Senior / Home & Garden -
Adult Enrichment 2025-2026

Ready to kick your landlord to the curb? 
Buying your first home doesn’t have to feel like decoding ancient scrolls or sitting through a boring lecture on mortgages. This class breaks down the home buying process—credit scores, down payments, inspections, closing costs, and all that jazz—into easy-to-digest steps (with a dash of sass). 

You’ll walk away knowing:
✨ How to get pre-approved without panic
✨ What to look for in your dream home (and what to avoid!)
✨ The real costs of buying—no surprises, no “gotchas”
✨ How to make smart moves in a competitive market By the end, you’ll go from “Where do I even start?” to “Hand me the keys, please.” 

This class will meet at St. Louis Park Middle School

Instructors

April Ranallo

April’s dedication to helping others achieve their dream of owning a home is unmatched. Her creativity and “outside-the-box” thinking have set her apart from other mortgage professionals, with over 2,000 happy clients served as evidence.

When April jumps into “problem-solving mode,” few people can keep up with her. One of the greatest joys in life for this driven woman has been being able to tell a client that their dream house was finally within reach - even if they thought it wasn’t possible.

April’s enthusiasm for working with people of all walks of life is clear to see, and she prides herself on creating an inclusive, judgment-free atmosphere.


Judy Shields

Judy has been a MN resident since 1988. She has been in real estate since 2002 and has been recognized as a top producer each year. In her spare time she gives back to the community in a variety of ways.

Buying and selling your home can be daunting. Judy's attention to detail is essential to making the process a celebration from start to finish. Judy will go the extra mile to ensure that happens. From babysitting to vacuuming, nothing is out of the question when it comes to working with Judy.

She understands customer satisfaction, can analyze the marketplace and knows what it takes to get the job done. Her business experience, her understanding of the community and the overall customer service she provides are all reasons to get involved with her in your real estate needs.

Business Philosophy

Judy's philosophy is simple: To help you have a great BIG real estate experience.

Her vision statement is equally as simple, yet effective. To be focused, dedicated, committed and successful.

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Middle School : LMC 1 (Rm 1404)
Saturday, Mar 7
9:30 - 11:30 AM

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Min Age   18 yr.

Price: $ 5 00