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It's the biggest purchase of your life: Make it the best investment of your life.
Seven Steps to Owning a Great Home AND a Great Investment offers street-smart preparation for buying the right property at the right price, while avoiding financial pitfalls along the way. The step-by-step format guides you through each phase of the process, but goes way beyond the basics. Taking an investor's approach to buying residential real estate, it's perfect for both first time home buyers and seasoned professionals. The seven chapters, or steps, explain everything you need to know to buy a great home and a great investment, including: How to save on taxes and build wealth through home ownership. How to wisely finance your home and avoid mortgage pitfalls. How to get the competitive edge using an exclusive buyer representative, and how only these agents can help you buy the best home at the lowest price. How to determine what you can afford, and what to expect when applying for a loan. How to choose a home that's right for you. How to and how not to buy a home, and 20 ways to maximize investment potential when choosing your home. How to determine what a home is really worth to avoid overpaying. How to make a smart offer and protect yourself with a shrewd sales contract and the right home inspection. How to save money on closing costs and homeowner's insurance. How to make your new house a home, with tips on moving and improving your purchase with upgrades that will really add to value.
Seven Steps to Owning a Great Home AND a Great Investment offers street-smart preparation for buying the right property at the right price, while avoiding financial pitfalls along the way. The step-by-step format guides you through each phase of the process, but goes way beyond the basics. Taking an investor's approach to buying residential real estate, it's perfect for both first time home buyers and seasoned professionals. The seven chapters, or steps, explain everything you need to know to buy a great home and a great investment, including: How to save on taxes and build wealth through home ownership. How to wisely finance your home and avoid mortgage pitfalls. How to get the competitive edge using an exclusive buyer representative, and how only these agents can help you buy the best home at the lowest price. How to determine what you can afford, and what to expect when applying for a loan. How to choose a home that's right for you. How to and how not to buy a home, and 20 ways to maximize investment potential when choosing your home. How to determine what a home is really worth to avoid overpaying. How to make a smart offer and protect yourself with a shrewd sales contract and the right home inspection. How to save money on closing costs and homeowner's insurance. How to make your new house a home, with tips on moving and improving your purchase with upgrades that will really add to value.
