Open House: Camelot Villa manufactured home community is hosting an open house featuring community-owned homes, bank-owned homes and resident-listed homes. More than 20 homes for sale with two, three and four bedrooms, and features such as decks, fireplaces, carports and more. Prices range from $10,000 to more than $50,000. Low interest rates and low down payments are available for qualified buyers. The event takes place today, noon-6 p.m. Camelot Villa is at 17111 Hall Road in Macomb. For more information, call 586-286-0618, or visit www.camelotvilla.com.

Birmingham House Tour: The Community House will host its 24th Annual Birmingham House Tour on Thursday, Sept. 15. The event, presented by Hall Hunter Realtors, runs from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The cost per person is $30 in advance, or $35 the day of the tour. Advance reservations are recommended as the event does sell out. This year’s tour presents eight homes which showcase the best of Birmingham and Bloomfield. The homes range in style from traditional to contemporary. A salad buffet luncheon, sponsored by Talmer Bank and Trust will be offered from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the Van Dusen Terrace of The Community House. The cost to attend the tour and luncheon is $45. All House Tour attendees are invited back to The Community House from 3-4:30 for complimentary, informal tea. Additional sponsors for the event include Gorman’s, Detroit Home Magazine and The Michigan Design Center. Honorees for the 2011 Birmingham House Tour are Denise and Chuck Little. Kristen Armstrong and Michelle Schwab are this year’s event co-chairs. Proceeds from the House Tour are used to fund the outreach programs of The Community House. The Community House is located at 380 South Bates Street in Birmingham. For ticket information, contact 248-644-5832 or purchase tickets online at www.communityhouse.com.

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.

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