Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

by Ilona Bray J.D., Ann O'Connell Attorney

Ready to say goodbye to your landlord? With help from Nolo’s Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home , you’ll not only find the right house for you, you’ll have fun doing it. Learn how •    research the local market and listings •    choose a house, condo, co-op, or townhouse •    create a realistic budget •    qualify for a loan you can truly afford •    borrow a down payment from friends or family •    protect yourself with inspections and insurance, and •    negotiate and close the deal successfully. You’ll find insights from numerous real estate professionals—agents, attorneys, mortgage specialists, a home inspector, and more. It’s like having a team of experts by your side! Plus, read real-life stories of over 20 first-time homebuyers.

448 pages, Paperback

Published December 27, 2022

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

A helpful guide, all the info you need in one place. Definitely more comprehensive and legally minded than the other similar book I read which was written by a realtor. It anything too much info maybe? It’s a bit overwhelming to read. The size of the book is a bit daunting but fortunately you can use the index to look up specific topics.

[Beige Alert · Rating 3 out of 5]

They should rename this book "Why Buying a House Could be a Terrible Economic Decision You Will Regret for the Rest of Your Life"

Seems like a decent guide for making that poor decision - we'll see as the next few months roll out.