Networking dinner: Aug. 2, dinner at Red Lobster on Eureka near Trenton in Southgate. 6-7:15 p.m. dinner and networking, 7:30 meeting ($20 for guests). Questions? Call Wayde Koehler, president, at 313-819-0919. Entrance fee of $20 for nonmembers to be applied toward annual membership. Find out more at www.reiawaynecounty.org .

Southfield real estate open house: 1-4 p.m. today throughout Southfield. Many homes will be open for showings. Potential home buyers are encouraged to come see all that Southfield has to offer. Pre-approved homebuyers may pick up listings of open houses at any Southfield real estate office. Southfield’s central location puts residents only 20 minutes from almost anywhere in metro Detroit. For more information, contact Southfield Community Relations at 248-796-5130 or visit www.cityofsouthfield.com .

Open house: Shelby West manufactured home community is hosting an open house featuring community-owned homes, bank-owned homes and resident-listed homes. It’ll have more than 20 homes for sale with two, three and four bedrooms, and features such as decks, fireplaces, carports and more. Prices range from $18,000 to more than $60,000. Low interest rates and low down payments are available for qualified buyers. The event takes place noon-5 p.m. today . Shelby West is at 12277 Conservation Trail in Shelby Township. For information, call 586-739-3410, or go to www.shelbywest.com .

House concert series: The Historic Boston-Edison Association (HBEA) presents the “second set” of its inaugural season of music, food, company and beautiful homes when it presents the Sounds of Music House Concert Series on at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6. The second of the two remaining Saturday evening concerts will feature big band jazz by Leo Rea and his Rea Deal Big Band. The event will be held at one of Boston-Edison’s historic homes and will feature a summer backyard picnic. Leo Rea and the Rea Deal Big Band tickets are $30 and are available for purchase via PayPal at the Historic Boston-Edison Association Web site: www.historicbostonedison.org .

Capacity is limited. Ticket orders should be placed as soon as possible. For more information, contact Michelle May at 313-865-1149 or via e-mail at NuPwr319@aol.com. The Boston-Edison Historic District is a 36-block, 900-home neighborhood in the heart of Detroit. Most homes were built between 1905 and 1925 and range in size from modest two-story vernaculars to impressive mansions.

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 Thursdays of the month at Metro Mortgage Investments, 26711 Woodward Ave., Suite 301, Huntington Woods.

Understanding foreclosure and your alternatives: This seminar outlines alternatives to a home foreclosure. Hosts will explain what a short sale is and what it means to you. 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, Weichert Realtors — Excel, 47699 VanDyke, Shelby Township. Call Kim Hammonds at 586-703-7949 to register.

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 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.