The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Buying a House [Paperback]

Nicholas Ordway (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 26, 2002 | Series: Absolute Beginner's Guide

Stop Paying Rent!
Are you ready to make the leap into home ownership, but more than a little nervous about taking that big step? Never fear. The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Buying a House is here to help you learn everything you need to know to find your perfect home at a price you can afford. You'll discover how to:
·Choose the real estate agent right for you
·Find the perfect house: price, location, size, and style
·Determine which type of loan is best for you
·Save money using the right negotiation strategies for your market
·And much more!

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Stop Paying Rent!
Are you ready to make the leap into home ownership, but more than a little nervous about taking that big step? Never fear. The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Buying a House is here to help you learn everything you need to know to find your perfect home at a price you can afford. You'll discover how to:
·Choose the real estate agent right for you
·Find the perfect house: price, location, size, and style
·Determine which type of loan is best for you
·Save money using the right negotiation strategies for your market
·And much more!

About the Author

Nicholas Ordway has advised and trained thousands of real estate agents in Hawaii. He has a law degree and is a professor of financial economics and institutions at the University of Hawaii where he teaches real estate and investment courses. He and his family live in Kailua.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (March 26, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761536159
• ISBN-13: 978-0761536154
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,746,013 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good if you are just starting to think about buying., November 25, 2003

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"amberraed" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Buying a House (Paperback)

Very basic outline of the home buying process. The information on the financial aspects (mortages, etc) is too brief so this can't be the only book you rely on if you really want to understand the process before you jump in. A good starting place though. This book made me aware of all the things I still need to learn about...but I'm a pro compared to where I was before reading it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good basic foundation for buying a first home, January 7, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Buying a House (Paperback)

Found the book informative and provides "nuts and bolts" about buying a first home. Reduces stress level considering all information bombarded with, at rapid rate. Anything that will facilitate the "big" purchase is a ++++.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent foundation of the home buying process!!!, July 15, 2008

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Brian (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Buying a House (Paperback)

If you are thinking about buying a house you have to buy this book! It has all the basic information you need and will tell you about stuff you never even thought about.