10 Steps to Home Ownership: A Workbook for First-time BuyersThe prequel to the hugely successful 100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask tells first-time home buyers everything they need to know before they begin the search for the house of their dreams. Includes 20 worksheets, 15 charts and graphs. |
Contents
Should I Rent or Should I Buy? | 5 |
How Much House Can I Afford? | 23 |
Putting Together the Cash for Your Down Payment and Closing Costs | 50 |
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