The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a HomeWhether they re buying their first time, moving up to something new, downsizing, or buying for an investment, people interested in real estate are proving themselves to be very savvy. They are interested in books that will help them in their research, save them money, make the process easier, and help them feel they re getting the best deal they can. In short, they want to know what real estate agents and brokers know! While other books cater to the first-time home buyer or only tout the benefits of letting an agent do all the work, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home, Fifth Edition, gives a more complete approach that's already popular with readers today. With terrific word of mouth and great reviews, this top-selling guide focuses on a total approach to buying a new home. |
Contents
How Much Can You and Your Credit Afford? | |
Understanding the UpFront Costs of Buying a Home | |
Buying a Home with an Agent | |
Selecting a Mortgage Lender | |
AdjustableRate Mortgages | |
Choosing the Home for | |
Where You Want to Live | |
Choosing Insurance | |
Having the Home Inspected | |
Buyers Perspective | |
Selling Your Home | |
Deciding to Sell Your Home | |
Selling Your Home Yourself | |
Selling Your Home with an Agent | |
Getting the Home Ready | |
How to Find Your New Home | |
Buying a Resale Home | |
Buying Other Types of Homes | |
Building a New Home | |
Understanding Your Finance Options | |
Other Types of Financing | |
Getting the Best Deal | |
Making an Offer | |
Working the Deal | |
Other editions - View all
Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home Shelley O'Hara,Nancy D. Lewis No preview available - 2007 |
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home Shelley O'Hara,Nancy D. Lewis No preview available - 2006 |
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home Shelley O'Hara,Nancy D. Lewis No preview available - 2006 |
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