Keys & Community
Where homeownership feels like a conversation, not a class.
We're bringing future homebuyers together in Columbia's most inviting spaces โ coffee shops, wine bars, and local favorites โ to talk about the homebuying process in a way that actually makes sense.
Not a seminar. A social.
Every session is designed to feel like a conversation with a friend
who happens to know everything about mortgages. Here's what you'll walk away with:
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Small-Group Conversations
Intimate setting where your questions actually get answered โ not lost in a crowd.
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Credit & Loan Guidance
Practical breakdowns on credit scores, financing options, and what lenders actually look for.
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Columbia Market Insights
What's happening right now in the local market and what to realistically expect as a buyer.
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Personalized Direction
Walk away with a clear next step tailored to where you actually are in your homebuying journey.
Who This Is For
First-Time Homebuyers
You're ready to stop renting and start building โ but the process feels overwhelming. Let's fix that.
Relocating to Columbia
You're moving to the area and need to understand the local market from someone who actually knows it.
Renters Ready to Level Up
You've been thinking about it for a while. This is the push โ and the roadmap โ you need.
Curious & Just Learning
You don't have to be ready to buy today. Come get educated, ask your questions, and get a plan.
Meet the women behind the event.
MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER
Shakelia LeBlanc
Shakelia LeBlanc, known as The Loan Slayer, is a mortgage loan officer with New American Funding based in South Carolina, specializing in first-time homebuyer loans, VA loans, and investor loans. Five years ago, she stepped into this industry with a clear purpose: to be the guide she wished she had when she bought her first home. What started as a personal mission has grown into a full calling, built on real relationships and life-changing moments at the closing table.
Over the years, Shakelia has walked alongside clients at every stage of life, from a determined 19-year-old buying her first home and turning it into an investment property, to couples in their 60s proving it is never too late, to veterans and traveling nurses who had been told "no" until she sat down and figured it out with them. She brings warmth, transparency, and genuine education to every transaction because to her, this work has never been just about approvals and numbers. It is about showing up for people during one of the biggest moments of their lives, and making sure they feel supported every step of the way.
REALTOR
Ashley Elmore
Ashley Elmore is a REALTOR servicing Columbia, SC and surrounding areas to include Blythewood, Elgin, Camden, Irmo,
Chapin, etc. Born and raised in Columbia, SC, Ashley enjoys selling homes in her native city. She has successfully helped individuals purchase and sell Real Estate throughout the city. She is a Top 20% agent in her market centerAshley's professional background is in Human Resources in which she dedicated over seven years of her life.
Through her corporate career she learned that she enjoys helping people. Her venture into Real Estate allows her to demonstrate her results-oriented personality and dedication to making sure her clients are not only happy, but educated about Real Estate and it's benefits of not only owning, but building generational wealth. The core values of her business are client education, customer service and integrity. Ashley loves traveling, shopping and spending time with her family. She currently resides in Blythewood, SC.
REGISTRATION
Grab your seat.
Space is limited and this one will fill up. Drop your info below and we'll send you everything you need to know before May 30th.
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