TUESDAY / Home-Buying Pointers

Learn how to buy your own home with no money down or as little as a 3% down payment.

Location: Temple City Adult School, 9501 E. Lemon Ave., Temple City

Time: 6:20 to 9:30 p.m.

Cost: $25

Information: (626) 548-5050

WEDNESDAY / Income Property

“Income Property Appraisals” will meet on Wednesdays, Feb. 14-April 25.

Location: Cal State Northridge campus, 18111 Nordhoff St.

Time: 7 to 9:50 p.m.

Cost: $245

Information: (818) 677-2504 or (818) 677-2644

FRIDAY-SUNDAY / Save Energy Costs

NEC Group’s 25th annual Home Remodeling & Decorating Show will feature the L.A. Department of Water and Power’s display of products that can save homeowners up to 75% in energy costs.

Location: L.A. Convention Center Hall B, 1201 S. Figueroa St.; enter off Cherry Street.

Time: Friday, noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost: $5.75, adults; $3, seniors; children under 12, free.

Information: (818) 909-9963

SATURDAY / Buyers’ Seminar

A seminar for first-time home buyers includes steps in buying a home, tax benefits and loan parameters. Reservations are required.

Location: 1000 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena

Time: 9:15 a.m. to noon

Cost: Free

Information: (626) 395-9620

SATURDAY / Borrowing Workshop

The California Mortgage Bankers Assn. is offering”Making Smarter Borrowers: A Workshop for Home Buyers” for prospective first-time buyers. Reservations are required.

Location: Classes in English: Radisson Hotel in Midtown Los Angeles, 3540 S. Figueroa St.

Classes in Spanish: Evans Community Adult School, 717 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles

Time: 9 a.m. to noon.

Cost: No charge.

Information: (888) 575-2622.

FEB. 20 / Urban Runoff

“Urban Runoff” is the luncheon program topic of the Community Assns. Institute, Orange County regional chapter.

Location: Irvine Marriott Hotel, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Cost: $35 members, $45 nonmembers

Information: (949) 380-7360

FEB. 22 / Architecture Series

The L.A. chapter of the American Institute of Architects will hold a symposium titled “Frederick J. Kiesler: Endless Space.” Organized by MAK Center of Art and Architecture, the symposium is part of the AIA/L.A. “Master of Architecture” series.

Location: LACMA Bing Theater, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $12, public; $10, members of AIA and LACMA; seniors and students with ID, $5.

Information: (323) 857-6010

FEB. 26 / Purchase Primer

First-time home buyers’ seminar planned.

Location: Pasadena Main Library, 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena

Time: 5:45 to 8:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Information: (626) 395-9620

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