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Suzanne Whang's Guide to Happy Home Buying (House Hunters)

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such a treat! ms. whang's book is a must for anyone looking for that dream dwelling! this guide is different than most because it reads so easily and has humor (necessary with such a daunting task as picking your house!). i especially loved the fact that ms. whang includes thinking positively throughout the homebuying process, which makes this process what it ultimately should be: FUN. highly recommended!

What a great book!!! Funny, inspiring, informational & uplifting! A fun read that will really educate any house buyer. I found this book to be beyond helpful in my house hunting and I highly recommend it as a must have in anyone's real estate library!!!

Suzanne Whang is the voice and face of House Hunters, but the scope of this book is far greater than house hunting. Her financial abundance worksheet alone is life changing, and her up to date, incisive, and often hilarious guide gives you the tools to tackle the currently daunting task of owning a home and handling the modern fiscal world. Her ideas for moving in and enjoying your new abode take you on a mental trip through your new living space and help you to visualize it into reality and enjoy it for real!
As first time home buyers, my wife and I use this bright yellow book as our own secret guru. Its depth of knowledge, thoughtful and personal design, and comforting, humorous tone have helped us have courage and confidence as we take the plunge. Happy hunting!

This is a useful book--essential if you've never bought a house before. It covers the basics, including dealing with real estate agents, and there are a lot of stories about other people's experiences, which I always find interesting and helpful. I enjoyed Ms. Whang's adventures in home browsing and buying also. And there's a real estate glossary, illustrations and descriptions of home styles, with a couple chapters on home maintenance and decorating at the end, plus an index and an appendix with forms, letters, and applications. I believe in finding a life jacket before venturing into the water, lest you be swept away and find yourself in over your head...

I love this book. It is so clear and comprehensive. Also, it's written with a light touch. After reading the book I feel more encouraged and empowered to buy rather than other books I've read in the past where I'm just MORE confused and feel like I could never jump into the market. There are some great resources listed. Did I say I love this book? Well, I do.

THIS BOOK HELPED ME SO MUCH!!! IT HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUYING A HOME AND NOT MAKING THE MISTAKES SO MANY PEOPLE MAKE. MY SUGGESTION WOULD BE DON'T BUY A HOME WITHOUT READING THIS BOOK!!!

This is a completely unhelpful and horrible book. There is no real, specific information- for example, most tips consist of touchy-feely ones such as "it should feel right" and "maintain a positive attitude by taking scented baths"-- are you kidding me? Tips for finding a real estate agent include someone who is "honest, experienced, nice, polite" -duh, thanks for the advice! I have never watched the TV show but really discourage anyone who is serious about learning about the home buying process from purchasing this book. It is targeted for a junior high school audience, if that. There is a reason why there are used copies available starting at 25 cents. I bought mine for $1.50 and regret it. I'm sorry to be harsh, but this is the honestly the worst book I have ever come across. I normally do not write reviews but felt so strongly about this that I had to comment.

This book is so inspiring and eye opening. I have just sold my house and had no idea about all the tips that Suzanne Whang describes to help in the sale of a house. It not only helped me in my own property sale but was such a great read and full of so many insightful hints. I am a big fan of the show and would recommend this book to anyone who is in the property market or even just wants some helpful tips on house hunting!! Go Suzanne Whang!

If you are looking for some help in finding a home - GET THIS BOOK! It is so informative and a really fun read. Who knew that buying a house could be an enjoyable experience? This book makes it possible.

I've always loved Suzanne Whang's perky style of hosting House Hunters, so I was eager to check out her Guide to Happy Home Buying. Unfortunately, now I'm wishing I didn't. While there is helpful information in the book, especially for inexperienced buyers, Ms. Whang does a great disservice to readers by giving her personal opinions way too freely. Her scathing advice on FSBO's, in particular, was completely unfair. And her attempts at humor via her many "Top Ten" lists reflect her obvious bias against all manner of people, neighborhoods, real estate websites, staging techniques and more. And shared personal details such as her initial bad credit rating due to ignoring her creditors didn't inspire me to trust what she had to say about home buying. Although I never thought I would say anything against Suzanne Whang, after reading this book I firmly believe she should stick with acting and hosting television shows, not revealing what she does not know about real estate.