Amazon.com Review
Buying a home can be one of the more complex, confusing, intimidating, and potentially financially disastrous experiences possible, so every home buyer should arm themselves with the basic knowledge that lets them enter the process knowing what they want and what they're doing. Irwin is a well-known expert in the field of real estate who has published many books on the subject and is in constant demand for his expertise from buyers, sellers, brokers, lenders, and investors. Here he has assembled information on a range of important real estate buying issues in a clear, easy-to-understand book that covers, among other things, where to find a good lender, how much money to put into a down payment, how to improve your credit report, how to choose between a co-op and a condo, what to look for in examining a house, how to judge a new neighborhood, and information on title search and title insurance. It's a truly comprehensive guide for prospective home buyers.
--Mark A. Hetts
From the Back Cover
The essential pocket reference to buying a home. Finding the house of your dreams shouldn't be a nightmare, but when you don't know what questions to ask it can become a nerve-racking experience very quickly. The perfect size to slip into your pocket, handbag, or glove compartment, Robert Irwin's Pocket Guide for Home Buyers lets buyers bring a seasoned real estate expert along on their hunt to help them get the best deal, alert them to pitfalls, and offer the friendly advice that can make buying a home a dream come true. Find out: where to find a good agent; what to look for when touring a home; how to cut closing costs; whether or not to put more--or less--money down; how to know the true ``market value'' of the home; what questions to ask a home inspector; when the sellers have made their last best offer; and much more.