A survival guide for buying a home

By Sid Davis

Subjects: Purchasing, Nonfiction, Residential real estate, House buying, Business, Mortgage loans

Description: Buying a home is a complex process that involves a delicate balance of financial, emotional, and practical factors. This essential resource helps readers come out on top, revealing the best strategies for finding and buying a new home -- while saving money every step of the way. Whether looking for a house, condo, co-op, or manufactured home, readers will learn how to:Hire the right agentDetermine financial limitsDevelop relationships with banks and other potential lendersEvaluate communitiesGet prequalified or preapproved for a mortgageNegotiate the best price and termsAnd more.There's also a checklist of the 15 costliest mistakes homebuyers make -- and how to avoid every one of them -- plus crucial information on how to sell a home. Owning a home is the American dream, but achieving it can be a nightmarish experience. With this vital information and great strategies, readers will not only find their dream home faster, they will do everything right to move in quickly and confidently!