Now updated — America's #1 bestselling home-buying book!

Want to buy a house, but concerned about the market? Have no fear — this trusted guide arms you with Eric Tyson and Ray Brown's time-tested advice and updated strategies for buying a home in current market conditions. You'll discover how to find the right property, make smart financial decisions, and understand the latest lending requirements and tax implications.

    * New to this edition — new and expanded coverage to help homebuyers take advantage of low home prices, understand the subprime mortgage crisis, obtain a mortgage, and improve credit scores
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      To buy or not to buy? — weigh the advantages of owning versus renting, get your finances in order, and know how much house you can safely afford
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      Handle financing — understand your credit rating, navigate the different types of mortgages, and complete all paperwork
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      Play the real estate game — find the right location and property, assemble an all-star real estate team, and make the most of the Internet's real estate resources
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      Let's make a deal — negotiate with finesse, make successful offers, inspect and protect your new home, and cover all your bases in escrow

"Invaluable information, especially for the first-time home buyer."
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"A reference you'll turn to time after time."
—St. Petersburg Times

Open the book and find:

    * Reasons why home prices rise and fall
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      Hands-on instruction for buying a home in up or down markets
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      How to pay the price you want
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      The best mortgage options
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      A sample home-buying contract
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      Pros and cons of comparable market analysis
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      Tips for overcoming mortgage and appraisal problems
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      How to cope with buyer's remorse
  * The best real estate Web sites. 
# Format: Kindle Edition
# File Size: 4013 KB
# Print Length: 408 pages
# Publisher: For Dummies; 4 edition (April 3, 2009)
# Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
# Language: English
# ASIN: B0026LTMHI
# Lending: Enabled