By Paige Gurgainers

About a dozen attendees turned out for the First Time Home Buyers Seminar held at the Quad Center of the Webster Parish Library on Monday, May 6.  

This event featured many guest speakers including b1 Bank Mortgage Loan Officer Jordan Colvin. She said, “I was so honored to have been chosen by business peers in the mortgage industry to lead the conversation about the mortgage lending process; from mortgage products to the importance of credit.” 

Those were only a couple of the topics discussed. The seminar also took a deep dive into real estate and the process of pre-qualifying to purchase a home. Another guest speaker with expertise on this topic was Real Estate Agent Shannon Wright.  

“I recognized a need for this in Minden. It seems like these things only take place in Bossier or Shreveport, but Webster Parish is where our hearts are and where we do the majority, if not all, of our business,” said Wright. “We hope that this is the start-up of something bigger.” 

Another important highlight of the evening included sufficient insurance coverage. Reed McClendon with Farm Bureau went into more details. He said, “It was great experience for me, and a great opportunity to help educate first time home buyers in our community on the process, expectations, and potential pitfalls when insuring their new home.” 

As the seminar winded down, the team closed with the topic of title work and the job of closing attorney. Taylor Parker Brock is the managing attorney of Durrett Law and Title and stressed the importance of having this group of business professionals, and groups like it, work closely throughout the entire home buying process – from clear to close.  

Afterward, the speakers and attendees had a chance to mingle and enjoy refreshments provided by Geaux Fresh and FoodJoy.