REAL ESTATE

Mortgage rates

New numbers for the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage will be released Thursday. Last week, Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose to 4.61 percent from 4.55 percent the week before.

Friday, May 25

WEBINAR

Learn about real estate

Those looking to get started in the real estate business, even with no prior knowledge, are invited to log in to a webinar on how to make money in real estate investing. Participants will learn about leasing, flipping, short sales, commercial real estate, and tax strategies. Friday, 7 to 8 p.m., online. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

NETWORKING

Business referrals

Local professionals who want to build their business by referral are invited to attend a weekly morning meetup with other like-minded business people. Friday, 7 to 8:30 a.m., 112 Paris St., East Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

INFO SESSION

Government contracting

The Small Business Association is holding an info session for entrepreneurs and small business owners on how to sell products and services to the federal government. Topics include the process for federal certification. Friday, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building, 10 Causeway St., 2nd floor, Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

WEBINAR

Run a rental business

Tune into an online webinar by professional short-term rental business Cashflow Diary and community workspace service WeWork. Participants will learn how to profit from the short-term rental business without buying property and how to avoid potential blind spots. Friday 7 to 10 p.m. Online. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

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