(Woodbury, MN – September 14, 2015) Ideal Credit Union will host two free Home Education Seminars this fall. The first, a Home Selling seminar, set for Saturday, September 26 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., will guide attendees through the process of selling a home with confidence. Ideal CU Mortgage Loan Advisor Kathy Glashan, along with guest realtor Karen Stang of Carriage Realty and Beth Marlette of Adobe Home Staging & Design, will discuss the dos and don’ts of the home selling process, tips and tricks to optimize your profit and more.

The second free event, a Home Buying seminar on Thursday, October 8 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., will provide attendees with the information they need to confidently take the next step toward homeownership. Ideal CU Mortgage Loan Advisor Kathy Glashan, along with Karen Lanz of Edina Realty and Rick Wilson of WIN Home Inspections, will discuss the ins and outs to becoming pre-approved, evaluating your credit, selecting the right realtor, finding the right home and much more.

Both seminars will be held at the credit union’s Woodbury office at 8499 Tamarack Road. All attendees will be included in a drawing to win a $50 Home Depot gift card. The public is invited to attend but pre-registration is required as seating is limited. Reservations can be made online at www.idealcu.com.

Ideal Credit Union offers a full range of mortgage solutions to fit the needs of borrowers, including fixed rate, FHA/VA, adjustable rate, refinancing options and more. Complete closing services are available through Ideal Title.

Ideal CU also offers the HomeAdvantage program, an exclusive, free service that can help users search, buy, sell and save on their next home. HomeAdvantage provides the tools and expertise needed to find and finance a home, and offers an attractive a rebate program that enables home buyers to earn cash back at closing. Since its inception, the HomeAdvantage program has paid out $63,235 in rebates to Ideal CU members. The average rebate per transaction is $1,003.

Founded in 1926, Ideal Credit Union (formerly Postal Credit Union) is a member owned financial institution that specializes in providing excellent member service, great rates and convenience. Ideal CU offers a complete range of services, including 24/7 loan approval, mortgages, online banking, online deposits, mobile banking, mobile check deposit and mobile bill pay, Apple Pay, free checking, business services, investment services and more. Ideal CU serves the Twin Cities metro area with office locations in Eagan, Hugo, North St. Paul, West St. Paul and Woodbury.