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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 scoresTo 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 affordHandle financing -- understand your credit rating, navigate the different types of mortgages, and complete all paperworkPlay 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 resourcesLet'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 fallHands-on instruction for buying a home in up or down marketsHow to pay the price you wantThe best mortgage optionsA sample home-buying contractPros and cons of comparable market analysisTips for overcoming mortgage and appraisal problemsHow to cope with buyer's remorseThe best real estate Web sites

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