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Home Buying by the Experts: The Pros Make Your Dream Home a Reality [Paperback]

Brian Yui (Author), Lori Shaw-Cohen (Author), Robert G. Allen (Author), Stewart Morris Jr. (Author), Michael P. Fergus (Author), Brian Tracy (Author), William Emerson (Author), Robert J. Bruss (Author), Keith S. Fimian (Author)

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Publication Date: August 2005

Real estate experts reveal the inside scoop on home-buying in this essential, easy-to-use guide. Whether you’re a first time buyer or seasoned veteran, get practical, step-by-step advice from planning your home purchase to moving into the home of your dreams.

-Discover how to choose the right home and mortgage

-Learn to negotiate for hot properties like a pro

-Use savvy buyers’ examples and indispensable checklists

-Make the most of your buying power with alternative mortgages and no-money-down strategies

-Understand contracts and the closing process

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } Real estate experts reveal the inside scoop on home-buying in this essential, easy-to-use guide. Whether you’re a first time buyer or seasoned veteran, get practical, step-by-step advice from planning your home purchase to moving into the home of your dreams.

-Discover how to choose the right home and mortgage

-Learn to negotiate for hot properties like a pro

-Use savvy buyers’ examples and indispensable checklists

-Make the most of your buying power with alternative mortgages and no-money-down strategies

-Understand contracts and the closing process

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About the Author

Brian Yui founded HouseRebate.com in 1999. HouseRebate.com is a full service discount online / offline real estate brokerage firm with affiliates in all 50 states. A 2004 Inman Innovator Award finalist at the annual Real Estate Connect Conference, HouseRebate.com has been recognized as a company that embodies the spirit of innovation in the real estate industry.

Lori Shaw-Cohen is an editor and nationally published free-lance journalist, whose work has appeared in numerous publications for almost three decades.

Product Details

Paperback: 225 pages
Publisher: Quantum Leaves Publishing (August 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0976152606
ISBN-13: 978-0976152606
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,118,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for any home buyer or seller, August 10, 2005

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I only wish I had read this book years ago. The author explains exactly how to go about buying or selling your home. This is certainly the best book I have read all year.

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5.0 out of 5 stars WISH I HAD THIS BOOK BEFORE I BOUGHT, August 10, 2005

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I WISH BRIAN AND LORI WOULD HAVE WRITTEN THIS BOOK YEARS AGO BEFORE I BOUGHT HOUSE AFTER HOUSE. IF I EVER BUY A HOUSE AGAIN I WILL TAKE HEED FROM THIS GREAT BOOK! USEFUL INFORMATION AND VERY UNDERSTANDABLE.
A MUST READ FOR EVERY HOMEBUYER

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2.0 out of 5 stars Misleading title, uneven book, February 26, 2006

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This review is from: Home Buying by the Experts: The Pros Make Your Dream Home a Reality (Paperback)

"Home Buying by the Experts--The Pros make your dream home a reality" is a very misleading title of what is essentially a 'tips' book. Just like another reviewer mentioned, don't make this the only home buying book that you read. This is strickly supplimental information, not any way a walk-thru of the home buying process.

The information provided is a mixed bag with eight contributors. Each author gives their favorite 'tips' for buying. There are a few good chapters on tax advanges & closing, and a lot of 'fluff' chapters on 'no money down' and 'moving'.

The reason I bought the book was because Bob Bruss had a part in it and he has a great syndicated column in newspapers. His contribution was not enough to make "Home Buying by the Experts" worthwhile. I would advise to skip this one and buy 'Home Buying for Dummies".

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5.0 out of 5 stars MONEY SAVER!
My wife and I were nervous about negotiation on our first home purchase, but Home Buying by the Experts gave us the confidence we needed to get a GREAT deal. Read more

Published on March 8, 2006 by happy homeowners in philly

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Published on March 3, 2006 by Marinel

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth it
This book is terrific. It helps you navigate your way through buying a home. When you consider how costly errors can be in the entire process, this book is well worth the money.

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Published on February 14, 2006 by Bill E

1.0 out of 5 stars I would not recommend
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Published on January 17, 2006 by Ophthalmologist

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute "must- have" for anyone interested in owning their own home at a reasonable price
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Published on January 13, 2006 by Midwest Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read book for all new homebuyers.

I am an anxious 1st time home buyer. This book is so informative. It goes over everything from getting a loan to the buying process, escrow, title, closing, move out... Read more

Published on August 24, 2005 by Tim Nguyentu

5.0 out of 5 stars Add this book to the 'if only I'd known sooner' category
I've read a bunch of home buying books from Dummies to Glink, but this is the only one that really gave me concise, timely, useful information on every topic from start to finish... Read more

Published on August 17, 2005 by Sylvia

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for home buyers
I found this book helpful, well-written, and easy to understand. It takes you step by step through the home buying process, each expert leading you through his particular area of... Read more

Published on August 10, 2005 by Jessica Thompson

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