How to Buy Your Home
Author : Mindy Jensen
Publisher :
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 21,19 MB
Release : 2020-10-15
Category :
ISBN : 9780997584783
Buying a Home: The Missing Manual
Author : Nancy Conner
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 43,71 MB
Release : 2010-04-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1449390722
Book Description
Home ownership is a cornerstone of the American dream, but it's a complex process that, without the right guidance, can seem like a nightmare. This Missing Manual takes you through the process of buying a home, from start to finish. Along the way, you'll use the book's expert advice and fill-in forms to identify the house you want, figure out what kind of neighborhood you want to live in, determine what a target home is really worth, make an offer, and close the deal. Throughout the process, this book helps you: Realistically determine how much house you can afford Assemble a real estate team that's looking after your interests and not the seller's Understand the different ways to finance your house, and which is best for you Create an attractive offer with the best chance of acceptance Learn what lenders look for so you can get your mortgage approved Inspect your new home to uncover potential problems Prepare all the right paperwork for a smooth closing
Home Buying For Dummies
Author : Eric Tyson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 43,33 MB
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0470500662
Book Description
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 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 Handle financing — understand your credit rating, navigate the different types of mortgages, and complete all paperwork 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 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 Hands-on instruction for buying a home in up or down markets How to pay the price you want The best mortgage options A sample home-buying contract Pros and cons of comparable market analysis Tips for overcoming mortgage and appraisal problems How to cope with buyer's remorse The best real estate Web sites
Home Buying Kit For Dummies
Author : Eric Tyson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 40,60 MB
Release : 2020-03-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1119674816
Book Description
Your turn-key guide to crucial information about buying a new home before you take the plunge Home Buying Kit For Dummies, 7th Edition simplifies and explains the home-buying process to new home buyers everywhere. Authors Eric Tyson, MBA and Ray Brown inform and educate readers in the simple, straightforward and incisive style the For Dummies series is known for across the world. This book covers all the topics necessary to tackle the purchase of a home with confidence, including: Complete coverage of new US tax rules and strategies What's happening with home financing given the high home prices and fluctuating economies found in many markets How to compare renting and buying in light of new rules regarding mortgage interest and property tax write-offs Updated coverage of internet resources and how to best utilize them as a buyer The 7th Edition of Home Buying Kit For Dummies offers brand new content of particular interest to millennial homebuyers, as well as freshly updated online companion content.
Buying Your Home
Author : Lien Bich Luu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 45,80 MB
Release : 2021-09-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 100044175X
Book Description
Many young people aspire to own their own home but face a myriad of challenges such as high property prices, the need to raise a large deposit, and difficulties of getting a mortgage. The process of buying a property is also stressful, fraught with complexity and uncertainty, and a mistake can prove very costly. This book therefore provides a much-needed step-by-step guide to help those seeking to buy a property for the first time. Packed with helpful and practical tips, this book gives a complete overview of the house-buying process, including finance, legal and property aspects. The authors discuss a wide range of topics, including: creating the right mindset the pros and cons of home ownership how to choose a suitable property how to save for a deposit how to negotiate for a better price how to get a mortgage the steps in the house-buying process how to ensure that mortgage payments can always be met The book is written by experienced property buyers who have bought multiple properties, who have worked as a mortgage adviser and financial planner and who understand personal finance. It will be essential reading for undergraduate students in the field of accounting and finance and will also appeal to the general public, particularly those seeking to buy a property for the first time. After reading the book, readers will be able to map out a plan to buy their first property with greater confidence and make a better and more informed decision that will bring financial rewards.
Your First Home: the Proven Path to Home Ownership
Author : Gary Keller
Publisher : McGraw-Hill
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,56 MB
Release : 2007-12
Category : Home ownership
ISBN : 9780071546218
Book Description
Property & real estate.
Your New House
Author : Alan Fields
Publisher :
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 25,88 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781889392059
Book Description
Offers advice on selecting contractors and home builders, as well as discussing mortgages, site selection, environmental concerns, consumer rights, and contracts, and identifies unethical practices.
A Survival Guide for Buying a Home
Author : Sid Davis
Publisher : AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 22,43 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0814414257
Book 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 agent* determine financial limits* develop relationships with banks and other potential lenders* evaluate communities* get prequalified or preapproved for a mortgage* negotiate the best price and terms* and 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!"
Buy Your First Home!
Author : Robert Irwin
Publisher : Dearborn Real Estate Education
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 49,65 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780793112937
Book Description
ACHIEVE THE DREAM OF HOME OWNERSHIP! Updated with the best online resources available, the second edition of Robert Irwin's bestselling book, Buy Your First Home!, will help first-time homebuyers navigate the homebuying process. From selecting a property to closing, Irwin answers your questions and coaches you every step of the way. Buy Your First Home! addresses all the potential roadblocks a first-time homebuyer might encounter, including how to: -- Determine whether it's better to buy or rent.-- Identify "must have" features and an affordable price range.-- Scope out available properties using the Internet.-- Obtain your credit history using online resources.-- Find the best mortgage and arrange preapproval of financing.-- Deal with disclosures and inspections. Complete with up-to-date information on everything from taxes to technology, Irwin equips first-timers with the knowledge necessary to move forward into the home-buying process as informed consumers.
How to Buy Your Perfect First Home
Author : Anthony S. Park
Publisher :
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 47,58 MB
Release : 2018-12-05
Category : House buying
ISBN : 9781731350121
Book Description
"What every first-time homebuyer needs to know... this easy-to-read guide efficiently answers all the questions every first-time homebuyer should ask: How to start the home buying process; how long does the home buying process take; home much home can you afford; how to compare mortgages; why first-time home buyers should use a realtor and need a real estate attorney; how to make and negotiate your offer and much more." from the back cover.
