Unlock The Keys To The Bronx Market
Most people in the Bronx who could buy a home right now... aren't. Not because they can't afford it. Because nobody sat down and showed them how it actually works.
This seminar exists to change that.
On Friday, April 25th from 11AM to 1PM, the Ferrante Realty Team is opening the doors at the Locust Point Civic Association in the Bronx for a free, two-hour seminar built for anyone serious about real estate. Whether you're buying your first home, upgrading to something bigger, downsizing now that the house feels too large, or exploring your first investment property in the Bronx.
No sales pitch. No pressure. No cost. Just real information from people who have been doing this in the Bronx for over 20 years.
Who This Is For
This seminar was designed for four types of people:
First-time buyers who have been renting and quietly wondering if ownership is actually within reach. The answer, for most people, is closer than they think, and this seminar shows you exactly why.
Move-up buyers who own a home already but want something bigger, something better, or something in a different neighborhood. If you've been held back by the question of how to buy before you sell, or whether now is even the right time... you'll get a clear answer.
Down sizers who raised a family in a home that now has more rooms than people. If you're sitting on equity and want to right-size your life without making a costly mistake in the process, this seminar covers exactly how to do it.
Investors who want to own a 2- or 3-family property in the Bronx but don't know where to start or what qualifies, what cash flows, what to avoid, and how to get financing on an investment property in today's market.
What You'll Walk Away With
By the time you leave at 1PM, you will know:
- What down payment you actually need, including NYC grants and programs that cover part of it for qualifying buyers
- How to know within 10 minutes of talking to a lender whether you'd be approved today, and exactly what to fix if you wouldn't
- What closing costs look like in the Bronx with real numbers, not estimates
- How move-up buyers purchase their next home before their current one sells, and when that strategy backfires
- What Bronx investment properties are actually generating in rent right now, and how lenders evaluate them
- The full timeline from your first conversation with an agent to the day you get your keys, every step, in plain English
Who's In the Room
You won't be listening to one person read slides for two hours. You'll have direct access to five local experts who do this every day:
Vincent Ferrante — Real estate agent with 20+ years of Bronx experience. Has helped hundreds of families buy, sell, and invest in this borough.
Pat Gallo — Real estate agent with 20+ years of Bronx experience. Knows the neighborhoods, the buildings, the co-ops, and the deals.
Val Casali — Real estate attorney who will walk you through what actually happens at the closing table and how to protect yourself legally throughout the process.
John Kelly — Loan officer at CrossCountry Mortgage who will break down what lenders are looking for right now, what programs are available, and how to get pre-approved the right way.
Mark Aakjar — Licensed home inspector who will tell you what to look for before you make an offer — and what red flags could cost you tens of thousands if you miss them.
Ask them anything. That's what they're there for.
Why It's Free
Because Vincent has been doing this in the Bronx long enough to know that an informed buyer is a confident buyer, and confident buyers make decisions. It's two hours of real information with no strings attached. The only thing you're being asked to do is show up.
The Details
📅 Friday, April 25th, 2025 🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Locust Point Civic Association, 3300 Tierney Place, Bronx NY 10465 🎟️ Free and Limited to 75 seats so reserve NOW!!!
Click the link below to reserve your seat — it's free, it's two hours, and it might be the most important thing you do for your financial future this year.
Questions? Email vferrante@kw.com