About the 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 scores

To 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 afford

Handle financing -- understand your credit rating, navigate the different types of mortgages, and complete all paperwork

Play 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 resources

Let'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 fall

Hands-on instruction for buying a home in up or down markets

How to pay the price you want

The best mortgage options

A sample home-buying contract

Pros and cons of comparable market analysis

Tips for overcoming mortgage and appraisal problems

How to cope with buyer's remorse

The best real estate Web sites

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 386 pages

Language: English

Publisher: For Dummies (May. 31st, 2009)

ISBN-10: 0470453656

ISBN-13: 9780470453650

Dimensions: 7.42 x 9.18 x 0.88 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.32 lbs