Kalamazoo/Portage
1x Homebuyers
Class
Ready to take that next step toward homeownership?
Join us for a powerful first-time homebuyer class designed to walk you through the entire process — from where you are now all the way to closing on your home.
We’ll break down:
• How affordability really works in today’s market
• First-time homebuyer loan programs (including MSHDA)
• Credit requirements and how to get prepared
• Down payment assistance programs available to you
• The full homebuying process — step by step, start to finish
This isn’t just information — this is real guidance from professionals who understand your market and know how to help you get to the finish line.
If buying a home has been on your mind, this is where you get clarity, confidence, and a real plan.
Spots are limited — RSVP required to attend.
Location:
Treadstone Mortgage
616 West Centre Ave
Portage Michigan 49o24
Date & Time:
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Event Begins at 6:00 PM
Concludes at 8:00 PM

❌ People don’t know that lenders use the middle score out of your three credit scores.
❌ People don’t know about alternative credit options.
❌ People don’t know there are down payment assistance programs that don’t require 20% down.
❌ People don’t know that if you’re a full-time student, your education can count as your job history.
😮Most people don’t realize they can actually buy a home.
🏘️A lot of folks think homeownership is out of reach—
…🛑but the truth is, it’s usually just a lack of knowledge.
💥That list to your left goes on & on And because of that, too many people assume buying a home isn’t possible.
✅ That’s why I’m hosting a FREE Homebuyer Event on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
✅Doors open at 5:30 PM. The event runs from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Location:
Treadstone Mortgage
616 West Centre Ave,
Portage Michigan 49o24


Meet Your Host:
Marcus Miller
If you’re going to trust someone with information about buying your first home, you deserve to know who’s standing in front of you.
Here’s who I am and what I’ve done:
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Full-time producing real estate agent
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Over 80 successful transactions across Lansing, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo
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2023 Keller Williams(kalamazoo) Rookie of the Year
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Recognized for outstanding performance and commitment to clients
But more importantly…
I specialize in helping people who thought homeownership wasn’t possible, including:
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First-time buyers
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Renters who assumed they needed 20% down
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Clients concerned about their credit
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Full-time students unsure if they qualify
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Families who just needed the right plan
Education is the foundation of everything I do.
That’s why I host free homebuyer events throughout the year — not sales rallies, not pressure sessions — but real educational environments designed to give you clarity.
Community impact & partnerships:
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Host of the first annual Closing the Gap Homebuyer Event
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Brought Icewear Vezzo and Wild ’N Out’s Charlie Clips to a homebuyer event — free to the public
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Partnered with the Open Doors Program in Kalamazoo
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Committed to making financial education accessible and engaging
Because here’s the truth:
There are no limits to who can buy a home — only limits on information.
If you’re reading this and wondering:
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“Can I qualify?”
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“Is my credit good enough?”
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“Do I need a big down payment?”
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“What programs are available in my area?”
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“Is this realistic for me?”
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That’s exactly why this event exists.
This isn’t about pressure.
It’s about preparation.
It’s about knowledge.
It’s about giving you a real plan.
If you’re serious about understanding your options, I’ll see you inside.

❌ People don’t know that lenders use the middle score out of your three credit scores.
❌ People don’t know about alternative credit options.
❌ People don’t know there are down payment assistance programs that don’t require 20% down.
❌ People don’t know that if you’re a full-time student, your education can count as your job history.
Homebuyers Class
😮Most people don’t realize they can actually buy a home.
🏘️A lot of folks think homeownership is out of reach—
…🛑but the truth is, it’s usually just a lack of knowledge.
💥That list to your left goes on & on And because of that, too many people assume buying a home isn’t possible.
✅ That’s why I’m hosting a FREE Homebuyer Event on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
✅Doors open at 5:30 PM. The event runs from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Location:
Treadstone Mortgage
616 West Centre Ave
Portage Michigan 49o24



