A Survival Guide for Buying a Home

by Sid Davis

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 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!"

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

256 pages, Paperback

First published March 5, 2004

Reviews

[Laura Gilfillan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of information and advice. Helped me understand the house buying process.

[Jay · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is almost ludicrously out of date. Not the author's fault, of course. But reader beware.

[Sacha]

CC&R

[Stephen Chung · Rating 3 out of 5]

mostly common sense now.

[Nikki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could be good as a backup reference. Also second edition was published in 2009 so at least a little more current.