Back by popular demand, this laid-back event is for anyone who's thinking of buying a condo in the next year. Melanie Stone of Coldwell Banker and Chris Kinsella of United Home Loans will explain how to apply for a mortgage, when to begin searching for the right place, what happens once you make an offer and so much more.
Melanie and Chris have taught hundreds of first-time homebuyers how to navigate the process. They've been to some pretty cool Chicago companies, like Uber, Deloitte, Salesforce, Grubhub, Havas Worldwide Chicago, mcgarrybowen, SquarePlanet, Building Social, NCSA and WeWork.
This seminar is free to attend and open to the public. Drinks will be served.
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WeWork National Building
125 S. Clark St, 17th Floor
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Melanie Stone is a realtor with Coldwell Banker and the girl behind Melanie Stone Chicago, or #MSC. Her business is built around first-time homebuyers. In 2015, she curated and launched "So You Want to Buy a Condo." Since then, she's taught this course across the city at places like Uber, Grubhub and WeWork.
Melanie was recently named to Realtor Magazine's national 30 Under 30 list. She became a member of her company's Sterling Society in 2016, and in 2015, she was named Coldwell Banker City Region's "Rookie of the Year." In 2017, Melanie advanced to the board of directors for the Women's Council of Realtors Chicago Chapter.
When she's not thinking real estate, Melanie writes for her blog, drinks coffee at RH, and unwinds in her cozy Gold Coast home.
Chris Kinsella, senior mortgage banker at Unite Home Loans, truly knows the value of client service. He’s not looking to simply get clients in the door; Chris thrives on providing sound advice and finding a financing solution to fit individual situations. With over five years of mortgage experience, Chris not only provides custom loan solutions, but also makes sure the entire process is flawless. He is personally invested in each client’s loan, and he takes pride in closing every mortgage under the terms and time frame promised.
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Chris was named Loan Officer of the Year in 2015. He's known for combining personal service with time-saving technology.Â
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Chris lives in Glen Ellyn with his wife and two daughters. Read more about him on Yelp.

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