Halstead Homebuying Seminar for Changing Times November 12, 2008

Halstead Property Development Marketing, Wells Fargo and The New York Observer have joined forces to host a consumer homebuyer event to help New Yorkers understand the current real estate market – and learn how to get financing in our changing economic times.

With changing interest rates, new mortgage regulations, and overall economic concerns, consumers are hearing mixed messages when it comes to buying real estate. At the Halstead Property Development Marketing’s Homebuying Seminar for Changing Times event, officials from Halstead, Wells Fargo, and The New York Observer will advise consumers on practical issues in real estate today.

WHAT: Halstead Property Development Marketing’s Home Buying Seminar for Changing Times
• What consumers need to know about qualifying for a mortgage today
• Understanding credit scores and changing credit restrictions
• Economic outlook for New York real estate
• Pros and Cons of renting vs. buying
• Where to look – Best NYC areas that hold the most property value; attendees can also browse some of Halstead’s hottest new developments

WHO:
- Jared Kushner, Publisher of The New York Observer
- Jeffrey Szymanski, Market Manager of Wells Fargo
- Stephen G. Kliegerman, Executive Director of Halstead Property Development Marketing, LLC

WHEN: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm
- Seminar and Q&A 6:00 – 8:00pm; Reception 8:00 – 9:00pm
- Wine & Hors D’oeuvres will be served

WHERE: Scandinavia House (58 Park Avenue, between 37th and 38th Streets); Volvo Room

RSVP: Event is free to attend, but attendees must RSVP by November 10 to reserve a seat: [email protected]. Press attendees should email: [email protected]

During the reception, representatives from Wells Fargo, Halstead’s Development Marketing Division and The New York Observer will be on hand to answer questions about applying for mortgages and credit applications in the current market. Halstead’s on site representatives will be available to provide information and to set up appointments for viewing some of their top developments in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Developers in attendance will include: 2280 Frederick Douglas Boulevard, 20 Henry, 80 Metropolitan, Toren, +aRt at 540 West 28th Street, 905West End Avenue, Steelwork and Park Columbus.