Coral Springs will host a free educational forum in June to help first-time homebuyers understand the process and find support
Coral Springs, Florida – Buying a home for the first time can be overwhelming, especially for essential workers balancing demanding careers and financial challenges. To help ease that process, the City of Coral Springs is stepping in with a free educational forum designed to guide first-time homebuyers—particularly those in vital community roles like teaching, healthcare, and public safety—through the complex journey toward homeownership.
Scheduled for Wednesday, June 5 at 6 p.m., the forum will be held inside the commission chambers at Coral Springs City Hall, located at 9500 West Sample Road. Open to the public, the event is designed to provide information and tools that can empower residents to make smart, confident decisions whether they’re just starting to think about buying or are already house-hunting.
At the heart of the event is a panel of experts who will share their knowledge and experience from different areas of the home-buying process. The panel will include Joy Carter, a former Coral Springs City Commissioner; Dan Cioci Jr., Executive Vice President at Risk Strategies; Tracy-Ann Anthony, Housing Manager with Coral Springs Development Services; and Ryan Patton, President of Capitol Lending Group.
Together, the panelists will cover several key topics, including:
• Housing assistance programs at the local, state, and federal levels—designed to support down payments, closing costs, and other financial hurdles that can make buying a home difficult for first-time buyers.
• Real estate market trends specific to Coral Springs and the surrounding area, helping attendees better understand what’s happening in their own backyard.
• Mortgage readiness and lending options, including tips on improving credit, understanding financing steps, and what it really takes to be prepared to make an offer.
• Homeowners insurance insights that explain what coverage is needed, what it costs, and how to protect a new investment in today’s unpredictable market.
The forum aims to break down what can often feel like a complicated or inaccessible process, especially for essential workers whose contributions to the community don’t always translate into easy access to housing. Coral Springs officials emphasized that the event is purely educational and not affiliated with any specific business or organization.
“This event is not tied to any business or organization — it’s strictly educational,” said Coral Springs spokesperson Sayona Khandwalla. “Our goal is to serve the community by connecting residents with expert insights and support that equips residents with tools for long-term success in homeownership.”
By focusing the event on essential workers like teachers, nurses, police officers, and firefighters, the city is addressing a real need in the current housing landscape. These workers, many of whom serve the community daily, often face difficulties affording homes in the very cities they help support. Coral Springs hopes that by giving them the knowledge and resources they need, more of these individuals will be able to plant roots in the community.
For residents unsure about where to start, this forum offers a valuable opportunity to learn the basics in a no-pressure environment. Attendees can expect to leave with a clearer understanding of what to expect in the home-buying process and where to go for help when they’re ready to move forward.
There is no cost to attend the forum, and registration is not required. For more information, residents are encouraged to visit the city’s official website or follow Coral Springs on social media for updates and reminders.
