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Investing
Fundamentals of Investing
(Minimum of 4 registrations required)
Instructor: Stuart Smith
The primary objective of this course is to help investors prosper in today’s challenging economy and make them comfortable with their portfolio so they can enjoy a lifetime of investing.
Topics will include:
- Understanding Wall Street
- Stock Market History
- Behavioral Finance
- Mutual Funds
- A Practical Guide for Investors
- Q&A… And so much more
Stuart Smith, a retired portfolio manager, will share his 35 years of experience to provide a base of practical knowledge that will serve as a guide for setting goals and objectives, diversifying your portfolio with mutual funds and or electronic trading funds (ETFs), and understanding the difference between investment and speculation, and how the “pros” play the game on Wall Street with technical and fundamental analysis.
Comments from students:
“I could not pay you enough for this class.”
“Will you teach an advanced course?”
| COURSE ID | START/END DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53207 | Feb 11-Mar 18 | M | 10-11:30AM | AMC 104 | $100 |
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eBay
Selling on Ebay – 6 weeks
Instructor: John Lawrence
John Lawrence, who has bought and sold on Ebay for the past 15 years, will take students through the process so they can begin selling items with confidence. This comprehensive six-session class will cover the history of eBay, requirements for selling, how to get started, understanding eBay help menus, setting up accounts, how to prepare & take photos, list items and what to do once your item is purchased.
So, get your collectibles, decor, appliances, computers, furnishings, equipment, vehicles and other miscellaneous items ready to sell on Ebay!
| COURSE ID | START/END DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSP-EBAY-1 | Oct 4-Nov 8 | Th | 6:30-8:30PM | BIT 211 | $80 |
| CSP-EBAY-2 | Jan 17-Feb 21 | Th | 6:30-8:30PM | BIT 211 | $80 |
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Real Estate
Real Estate Basics for the Seller
Instructor: Jason Thuringer
Are you wanting to sell your home? Do you want to get the best market value for your property but you don’t know where to start? This is the class for you. This 6 hour class will help assist you on your selling pathway.
Sellers Class Topics
- Working with Real Estate Agents Brochure
- Tax value vs Market Value, List Price
- List to sale price ratio
- Documentation
- Steps to getting a home listed
- Contract to close
- Market Timing
- Staging
- Pictures
- Curb Appeal
- Pre-Inspection
- Flood insurance
- Home Warranty
- Paying Buyer closing costs
- Why can’t I sell it for more
- Realtor Commission
- Bringing money to the closing table
- Short sale
- Lockbox and showing appointments – How it works
- Vacant vs Occupied homes and PETS
- Selling after home received hurricane damage
| COURSE ID | START/END DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New class summer of 2019! | |||||
Real Estate Basics for the First-Time Home Buyer
Instructor: Jason Thuringer
Are you wanting to be a First-Time Home Buyer? Are you having difficulty navigating this process? Worried you may make a “newbie” mistake? This is the class for you. This 6 hour class will help assist you on your buying journey. (Also for the homeowner that hasn’t purchased in a while and may need some updates to make the experience more pleasant)
First-Time Home Buyer Class Topics
- Working with Real Estate Agents Brochure
- Tax value vs Market Value, List price
- Mortgage Types, Interest Rates, Down Payments
- 1st Time Home Buyers
- MLS pictures vs reality
- List to sale price ratio
- Search Tools
- Documents
- Contract to close
- Costs to purchase – closing costs
- Buying foreclosures and bank owned
- How buyers agents are paid
- Home Warranty
- Buying a flood damaged house
- Flood insurance
| COURSE ID | START/END DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53255 | Mar 26-Apr 9 | T | 6:30-8:30PM | BIT 107 | $60 |
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How to Sign up for an AEP Class
Ready to sign up for a class? Not sure how to register? Our How to Register for an AEP Class page will help you through the Registration process.
Contact Information
Megan Johnson
Adult Enrichment Program Coordination
aep@cravencc.edu
252-638-7273
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