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Your New House: The Alert Consumer's Guide to Buying and Building a Quality Home [Paperback]

Alan Fields (Author), Denise Fields (Author)

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Publication Date: March 20, 2002

This year 1.2 million consumers will buy a new home, and they need real help in navigating the new-home minefield. The latest edition of Your New House includes charts, tables, black-and-white illustrations throughout, as well as updated prices and new trends in home buying. Also added is information on the dot-com shakeout, including what it means for online mortgages and home listings; more Web addresses for all major product manufacturers; and the best websites for deals on products like carpet and lighting. “The best book available on how to buy and build a new home.” — Chicago Tribune

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About the Author

Denise Fields and Alan Fields write a monthly column for Baby Talk magazine. They have written several best-selling books, including Baby Bargains and Bridal Bargains. They live in Boulder, CO.

Product Details

Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Windsor Peak Press; 4th ed. edition (March 20, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1889392111
ISBN-13: 978-1889392110
Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 4.8 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds

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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #446,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book...All questions were not answered, March 7, 2004

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I am a first time buyer and wanted to make sure that I was getting the best deal at every end of the process. I read this book and although many parts of it were good, it did not apply to my situation. This book is excellent for those that are building a custom built home with a builder. If you are looking to buy a production home (centex, KB, pulte) this is not the book you will want. I found some of the examples to be informative, but overall I will need another book to answer my questions. I hope my review helped.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have For Any Home Buyer, April 2, 2002

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I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE BUYING/BUILDING A NEW HOME. Much of the information can also be applied to buying an older home or remodeling. This is not a how-to book, this book goes into detail on the process of building/buying a new home. YOUR NEW HOUSE covers costs, contracts, architecture, buying land, mortgages, design, inspections, real estate agents, and the list goes on. The authors are obviously experienced in this field, and give useful tips on what to look for in quality construction as well as relevant real-life examples of how things can go wrong. Useful and informative web sites are provided for every topic. After reading YOUR NEW HOUSE, I feel well prepared to begin my home search armed with an abundance of information that will save me money and ensure that I buy a quality home. DON'T BUY A HOME WITHOUT READING THIS FIRST!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you like lists, you'll love this book, June 23, 2005

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Seven years ago we decided to build a house. I had never, ever heard one person who thought doing so was a good idea. I know the authors of this book seem hooked on horror stories, but it's all to the good because it's all true. In fact, by using the book's suggestions, we not only built a wonderful house, but our builder brought it in at $17,000 under budget. We've lived in the house for seven years and I've recommended this book to countless people. Don't know if it's been updated since I read it and things do change, but if you're a novice at homebuilding and don't want to be taken, this book should be number one on your reading and USING list.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not much information, really.
The writers don't really have a lot of knowledge to impart. More of a blog type quality. Their experiences. Common sense. Anticdotes. Read more

Published 1 day ago by Ella Nelson

5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this book 1000%
Your New House: The alert consumer's guide to buying and building a quality home.

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Published on August 23, 2009 by Joseph Nicholas

4.0 out of 5 stars Holistic, no-holds-barred look at building/buying a house!
I bought this book (2nd edition) to help me as I built a semi-custom home in 1997, after seeing a review of the first edition that emphasized the dark humor. Read more

Published on August 21, 2008 by Jeff H.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
I read three books: Cellers to Ceilings, Build It Right, and Your New House. All were good, but Your New House was by far the best of the three. Read more

Published on September 25, 2004 by R. Rodriquez

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential
This is the single best homebuying book we've found. The section on binding arbitration clauses alone is worth the price of the book. Read more

Published on October 4, 2003 by M. Miller

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful
I recently purchased a new home with my husband. After having problems with our new house in several areas, I decided that for the collge speech class I was taking that I would... Read more

Published on October 2, 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars Glib
I suppose there's some valuable information in here, but it could probably be reduced to a very brief checklist. Read more

Published on January 29, 2003 by misterbeets

1.0 out of 5 stars Jaded View Of Building Process
I find the generalized negative comments about many of the professionals in this book offensive. The authors may have bad luck or are preparing your for the worst case scenerio,... Read more

Published on December 29, 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Useless
This book was a waste of time. If you have the slightest bit of
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Published on June 23, 2002

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This book is about building a home, not buying a home. The descriptions of the book made it seem like it was for both. Read more

Published on April 14, 2002 by Dana

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Let's say right here and now that building or buying a new house is an insane experience. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
large production builders, money bomb, exclusive buyer agents, new homebuyers, private inspector, average new home, new home buyers, mortgage online, perc test, defective construction, impact fees, home listings, dual agency

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North Carolina, National Association of Home Builders, New York, American Institute of Architects, New Jersey, Wall Street, Home Depot, National Association of Realtors, Container Store, San Antonio, Bob Vila, Kansas City, Toll Brothers, Parade of Homes, Renovators Supply, Home Decorators Collection, Residential Warranty Corporation, Silent Floors

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And They Built a Crooked House by Ruth S. Martin on page 76, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
Community Sourcebook of ZIP Code Demographics 1997 by CACI Marketing Systems on page 82
Getting a Good House: Tips and Tricks for Evaluating New Construction by Bob Syvanen in Back Matter
The Sourcebook of Zip Code Demographics (Serial) on page 82
The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live by Sarah Susanka on page 160

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Toddler Bargains: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on Toddler Furniture, Clothing, Shoes, Travel Gear, Toys and More! by Denise Fields in Back Matter, and Back Cover
Bridal Gown Guide 1999 by Denise Fields in Back Matter, and Back Cover
Everyone's Money Book on Real Estate by Jordan E. Goodman on page 60

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