2026 Paving the Way for Black Homeownership
Description
Hosted by Oregon Realtist NAREB, Paving the Way for Black Homeownership is an annual resource forum built around one conviction: HOMEOWNERSHIP IS POSSIBLE!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
First-time buyers navigating where to begin
Current homeowners seeking to protect and grow generational wealth
Families exploring real estate investment and long-term financial stability
WIN DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE!
(2) $5,000 awards provided by Oregon Realtist
(1) $30,000 award provided by Arrive in partnership with 1803 Fund
WIN PRIZES!
Emeril X-Large Air Fryer
iRobot Roomba Vacuum & Mop Combo
Willow Electric Indoor Pizza Oven
And more!
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Purpose Sponsors
Columbia Bank | Guild Mortgage
Elevate Sponsor
Bank of America
Momentum Sponsors
Banner Bank | Prime Lending | Prosper Portland
Thrive Sponsors
OnPoint Community Credit Union | REACH CDC
Day Ones
African American Alliance for Homeownership | All State Insurance | DevNW | Habitat for Humanity Portland Region | Old Republic Title | Portland Housing Center | Proud Ground | ReviveWorks Remodeling & NAIPC | 300 Financial Group
Agenda
- 9:15 am
Doors Open
Arrive early to check in, visit the resource tables, and enter drawings before the program kicks off.
- 10:15 am
Welcome
Oregon Realtist President Qualen Carter and Special Guests
- 10:30 am
Navigating the Homeownership Journey: Knowledge, Strategy & Action
- 11:15 am
The Keys We Pass Down
- 12:00 pm
Lunch & Resource Tables
- 1:15 pm
Protecting the Keys We Pass Down
- 2:30 pm
Giveaways & Down Payment Assistance Drawings
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
