The Home Buyer's Question and Answer Book [Paperback]

Bridget McCrea (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 3, 2004

"If you're going through the process of buying a home, chances are there are questions you desperately need answers to -- right away! Luckily, The Home Buyer's Question and Answer Book gives you all the crucial information you need, in an easy-to-flip-to format you can easily consult on the run. Featuring more than 150 questions, as well as sample loan applications and other valuable resources, the book provides simple answers to fundamental (yet often daunting) questions such as: * How do I start the homebuying process? * What if I have blemishes on my credit report? * What are the different types of real estate agents and how much do they charge? * How can I ensure an accurate, productive home inspection? * What can I do to ensure a smooth closing? Taking you through the entire process, all the way from the decision to buy to post-sale responsibilities, The Home Buyer's Question and Answer Book is an essential guidebook no first-time home buyer should be without."

Editorial Reviews

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Black Men magazine: "Organized in an easy-to-flip format readers can easily consult on the run, the book tells home buyers all they need to know about most any question they might have about this crucial process."

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"""Bridget McCrea's book is aptly named The Home Buyer’s Question and Answer Book, because it gives you the right questions to ask in order to find the home of your dreams."" -- Michael D. Lee, MBA, CRS, GRI, Real Estate Broker, author, Opening Doors: Selling to Multicultural Real Estate Customers

""A must-read for any person thinking about purchasing a home, selling a home, or entering the real estate business."" -- Jeff Beggins, Broker, Managing Partner, Century 21, Beggins Enterprises

""This book is laid out so nicely in a simple-to-follow format with great in-depth explanations in each section."" -- Kathy Paulsen, Service First Mortgage of Pinellas Inc."

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 17 and up
  
• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM (December 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814472362
• ISBN-13: 978-0814472361
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,132,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference guide for the first-time buyer, March 18, 2005

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K. Kasabian (Silicon Valley, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Home Buyer's Question and Answer Book (Paperback)

There are shelves of reference books available for home buyers, but I found this one to be of great help in explaining the step-by-step process of home buying.

Not only does the book guide you through the daunting task, but it explains terminology in fairly good depth that buyers are likely to run into while trying to buy a home. Words, phrases and acronyms such as contingencies, earnest money, clear title, ASHI and purchase agreement have become part of our vocabulary, thanks in part to this book.

I also appreciated the worksheets (some courtesy of Ginnie Mae) that help to prepare a potential buyer when viewing homes. The sheets encourage home buyers to look closely, take notes and prioritize needs. This is critical when you look at four or five houses in a single day and details can easily be blurred without an organized effort to keep the information for each house separate.

Though I don't think any one book can answer every home buyer's questions, this book was a great starting point for us as we sought to demystify the issues surrounding home buying. Highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must- Read for the Home Buyer, January 24, 2005

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Barbara Smith (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Home Buyer's Question and Answer Book (Paperback)

The Home Buyer's Question and Answer Book gives the reader the crucial, pertinent facts for making a wise homebuying decision. From starting the homebuying process to closing the deal- it's all there in this one handy guide.The layout is easy to follow with in-depth explanations for each section.It has more than 150 questions and answers dealing with this sometimes daunting financial process of purchasing a home.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource for Home Buyers, January 23, 2005

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Timothy Nothstein (Tampa, Fla.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Home Buyer's Question and Answer Book (Paperback)

The Home Buyer's Question and Answer Book covers every facet of the home purchase process: from figuring out what to look for before starting your house hunt, to nailing down the finances to protecting yourself after the sale. Learn why home inspections are important, get a better grasp on the mortgage process (including details on exactly what lenders look for), and understand the basics of negotiating in a seller's market. This book gives you everything you need to have a successful, low-stress home buying experience.