Affordable housing expo: Shelby West manufactured home community is hosting an open house featuring community-owned homes, bank-owned homes and resident-listed homes. The event will have 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom homes available with features such as decks, fireplaces, carports and more. Prices range from $20,000 to more than $60,000. Low interest rates and low down payments are available for qualified buyers. The event takes place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 3-4 and from noon-5 p.m. June 5. Shelby West is at 12277 Conservation Trail in Shelby Township. For more information, call 586-739-3410, or visit www.shelbywest.com .

Mortgage help: Free counseling available for homeowners living in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw counties from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., at the Imperial House, 34701 Groesbeck Hwy., Clinton Township. Certified housing counselors and lenders will be on site to provide free one-on-one counseling. Bring last three pay stubs (six months’ profit and loss statement for self-employed borrowers), last year’s tax returns and W-2s, last two months’ bank statements (four months for self-employed), detailed list of household expenses and income, documentation for any other income, proof of property taxes paid, proof of homeowners insurance paid, proof of hardship and photo ID. For directions, questions, or to speak with a counselor prior to the event call 800-689-1281 or go to www.fightmortgageforeclosurefinsc.org .

Investor’s seminar: At 7 p.m. Tuesday, the Real Estate Investors Association of Wayne County will have local investors ready to answer your questions and update you on the current market. The Real Estate Investor Association of Wayne County meets monthly on the first Tuesday at the Holiday Inn, Southgate, 17201 North Line Road. Entrance fee is $20 for nonmembers, to be applied toward annual membership. For more information, call Wayde Koehler at 313-819-0919 or go to www.reiawaynecounty.org.

• Open house : St. Clair Shores Community Open House will be held from noon-5 p.m. June 5. Meet at City Hall, 27600 Jefferson. Maps and addresses of the homes are available for this fourth annual event at City Hall. Finance seminar: Learn how to finance your purchase and rehab projects in and around Detroit. Hear from an expert in the lending business, Trent Dalrymple, who has more than 25 years of experience. Real estate and investment professionals are welcome. Seating is limited so call 248-547-3006, or sign up at www.metro-mi.com . These free one-hour seminars will be 6-7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of the month at Metro Mortgage Investments, 26711 Woodward Ave., Suite 301, Huntington Woods.

Understanding foreclosure and your alternatives: This weekly seminar outlines alternatives to a foreclosure/sheriff’s sale and explains what a short sale is and what it means to you. 7-8 p.m. Thursdays. Keller Williams Realty, 31525 Twenty-three Mile Road, Chesterfield Township. Free. Call Kim Hammonds at 586-421-1598.

Buying/refinance seminars: Discuss options available to those looking to purchase a home or refinance their existing home. Receive $500 off closing costs. Contact Jeff Catullo, Amerisave Mortgage, at 586-214-4339 or e-mail catullo@comcast.net .

Home selling: Learn about selling your home even if you owe more than its current market value, 6 p.m. Thursdays at 50429 Independence, Canton. Sponsored by Remerica Hometown One. Free. Call Terrance Green at 734-395-8346.

Reverse-mortgage seminar: 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Colonial Mortgage, 33919 Plymouth in Livonia. Free. Call 800-260-5484.

Stop foreclosure: Qualify for a short sale — HAFA, FHA, VA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, etc., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at RE/MAX Acclaim, 31581 Gratiot, Roseville. No cost to you. Call 586-873-2431.

CAREERS IN

REAL ESTATE

Free Career Seminars: Provided by Real Estate One. Seminars every Tuesday and Thursday at various times and locations throughout metro Detroit. For more information about the career seminars and licensing class times, please e-mail careers@realestateone.com or call 800-889-9001. Or complete a free interactive business plan to see whether a career in real estate is right for you. Go to www.michigancareerinrealestate.com .

Career seminar: Attend a free 59-minute career seminar 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at Keller Williams Realty, 36642 Five Mile, Livonia. 734-266-9000.

KATHRYN PATTERSON COMPILES THIS LIST. CONTACT HER AT 313-222-6610.