First-time home buyers, as well as those who have not bought or sold a home in some time can benefit from a seminar being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

This program is called Home Buyers Seminar, is for ages 16 and older, and is presented by Carol Buczek of ReMax. Participants will learn how to determine how much home they can afford, which loan program is right for them, and how to shop for a home and make sure their best interests are protected. Search for the keyword "finance" to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

This program is offered at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood, Roeland Park. The cost for one 90-minute session is $18 for Johnson County residents or $20 for nonresidents.

The JCPRD's ACTIVITIES catalog, with information and a registration form, is available for pick-up at all Johnson County Library branches. For more information or to register, call (913) 831-3359 VOICE or (913) 831-3342 TDD. To register online and for updated program listings, see the District's website at www.jcprd.com