Overview

Since the publication of the first edition of A Survival Guide for Buying a Home, much has changed in the real estate market. The inventory of homes-for-sale is ballooning and prospective buyers will need new techniques to narrow their choices effectively. At the same time, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the average buyer to qualify for a loan. This newly revised edition is tailored to help. It includes updated information on credit requirements, loan qualifying ratios, lease options, buying condos and co-ops, new mortgage and loan rules, buying foreclosure and short sale properties, and much more. Readers will learn the ins and outs of: hiring the right agent • determining financial limits • working with a mortgage lender • evaluating neighborhoods • getting the best deal • arranging appraisals and inspections • avoiding common deal killers • and more There is also a checklist of the 15 costliest mistakes homebuyers make and how to avoid them. With this helpful guide in hand, readers will be ready to find the home of their dreams at a price they can afford.

Full Product Details

Author:   Sid Davis
Publisher:   Amacom
Imprint:   Amacom
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.460kg
ISBN:  

9780814414255

ISBN 10:   0814414257
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   16 July 2009
Recommended Age:   18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents Introduction to the Second Edition Chapter 1. Getting Started on Becoming a Homeowner Chapter 2. Picking the Best Mortgage Loan Chapter 3. Dealing with Mortgage Lenders Chapter 4. Shopping for Your Dream Home Chapter 5. Getting Your Offer Accepted Chapter 6. Buying a Condo, Co-op, Townhouse, or Similar Home Chapter 7. Buying a Manufactured Home Chapter 8. Purchasing Insurance for Your New Home Chapter 9. Understanding the Tax Advantages and Implications of Home Ownership Chapter 10. The Twenty Costliest Mistakes Homebuyers Make and How to Avoid Them Appendixes A Tips and Traps for Single Home Buyers B Tips on Selling Your Home C Web Resources Glossary Suggested Reading Index

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Sid Davis (Farmington, UT), owner of Sid Davis & Associates, has over 25 years of experience as a real estate broker. He is the author of several books including Home Makeovers That Sell (978-0-8144-7373-3) and The First-Time Homeowner’s Survival Guide (978-0-8144-7372-6), as well as countless articles for national publications.

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