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WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY
Not Your Average Homebuyer Seminar
Wine, snacks, music, and real talk about how to buy your next home.
Join Cylver Smith and local homeownership experts for a relaxed after-work conversation about buying readiness, financing, available resources, and up to $15,000 in down payment assistance that may be available to eligible buyers.
Some repeat buyers may also qualify.
Don’t come alone—bring a friend with you. Each attendee must register individually.
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
5:00 PM–7:00 PM Central
Blue Door Dave Real Estate
58 E. 26th Street, Chicago, IL 60616
This Isn’t a Lecture. It’s a Conversation.
Buying a home can feel intimidating when you do not know what to ask, who to trust, or whether you are financially ready.
That is why we are changing the setting. Come after work, settle in, enjoy wine and snacks, listen to light music, and meet the professionals who can help you understand the process. You will have an opportunity to mingle, ask honest questions, and learn without sitting through a high-pressure sales presentation.
WINE & SNACKS
Enjoy a relaxed after-work atmosphere while supplies last.
LIGHT MUSIC & MINGLING
Meet the experts before the formal conversation begins.
REAL ANSWERS
Ask questions about buying readiness, financing, assistance, and next steps.
NO-PRESSURE GUIDANCE
Leave with greater clarity—not an obligation to buy immediately.
Up to $15,000 May Help Make Your Next Move Possible
Eligible homebuyers may have access to up to $15,000 in down payment assistance.
And here is what many people do not realize: some assistance opportunities may be available to buyers who have owned a home before.
During the event, Johnita and the homeownership team will help attendees better understand:
- • How down payment assistance may work
- • What a lender considers when evaluating readiness
- • What documents and preparation may be needed
- • Why buyers should understand their options before beginning a home search
- • What someone can begin doing now, even if they are not ready to buy immediately
Don’t Come Alone—Bring a Friend With You
Buying a home has been sitting in the group chat long enough.
Bring your partner, friend, sibling, family member, or the person you have been discussing homeownership with. Come enjoy the evening together and get answers from the same professionals in the same room.
Each person must complete their own registration so we can reserve the correct number of seats.
MEET YOUR EXPERTS
Cylver Smith
Licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker and Chicago Real Estate Advisor
Cylver will host the conversation, explain how the real estate process connects, and help attendees identify the most appropriate next move based on where they are today.
Pam Mondane
Resident Association of Greater Englewood
Pam will help connect the homeownership conversation to community knowledge, local resources, and the support available to people navigating the process.
Johnita Herdon
Loan Officer
Johnita will explain lender readiness, financing considerations, and how eligible buyers may access down payment-assistance opportunities.
Come With Questions. Leave With a Clearer Next Move.
You do not need to arrive knowing all the right terminology. Bring your real questions. This evening was designed to make the first conversation easier.
This Evening Is for You If…
- • You are wondering whether you can afford to buy
- • You are not sure what a lender will require
- • You have owned before and want to understand whether assistance may still be available
- • You are thinking about buying within the next 30–90 days
- • You are preparing for a move later and want to start correctly
- • You have been discussing homeownership with a partner, friend, or family member
- • You want credible information without a high-pressure sales environment
Reserve Your Seat for WINE Down Wednesday
This is a free in-person event with limited seating. Registration is required for every attendee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Homeownership Has Been in the Group Chat Long Enough
Bring your questions. Bring a friend. Meet the people who can help you turn the conversation into a clearer plan.
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Blue Door Dave Real Estate
Chicago, Illinois