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A valuable resource for California homebuyers and real estate professionals throughout its many editions. -- Laurie BrianSan Francisco Chronicle

Invest in this book...it is virtually impossible to think of anything they left out ... -- Robert Bruss, syndicated real estate columnist

One of the most detailed real estate books you will ever read...filled with practical advice... -- Los Angeles Times


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"A valuable resource for California homebuyers and real estate professionals throughout its many editions." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Nolo.com; 9th edition (June 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0873379225
  • ISBN-13: 978-0873379229
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,399,553 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference for first-time CA buyers, June 15, 1999
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If you've bought a house before, some parts of this book may seem somewhat elementary. And, admittedly, a lot of the information about how much you can afford is available on the web on various home-buying sites. On the other hand, I found the location-specific information very helpful, and the advice in the book is solid and reliable.

The real winners are those who are preparing to buy a house for the first time. This book will take you through pretty much all the steps, from thinking about what you want in a house and finding good neighborhoods, through figuring out how much you can afford. It's an excellent reference guide for somebody who's just starting to think about buying, and will be useful all the way through closing. IIf I had to choose just one book on buying a house, it would be this one.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource well worth it's retail price., December 29, 1997
By jmatthews@kpmg.com (Irvine, California) - See all my reviews
This well-written, concise resource helped us to buy our first home in California, with neither the seller nor us (the buyer) using a real estate agent. As a result of having read this book, we were able to cut $10,000 off the price of our home, and convinced the seller to accept our offer even with a contingency on the sale of another property. I highly recommend this book to anyone considering buying a home in California.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars As usual, the only book you'll need., January 18, 2002
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I used the Nolo Press tenants' rights book in the past to (successfully) sue my deposit-greedy/law-breaking landlords. I just used this book to buy my first home in the competitive Bay Area (yes, it's still highly competitive even in these "tough times"). Nolo's book is accurate and insightful, written in a voice that's accessible and, at times, fun and tongue-in-cheek. The organization of information, as usual, is right on. And the links and helpful sidebars are fantastic! Don't waste your money on other books. I swear this one is the only book you'll need.
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1.0 out of 5 stars 2006 version was much more thorough - this book is a top level overview
This book does not delve into anything. It gives you the most basic basic basic top level newbie information. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Caroline Tikhoniouk

3.0 out of 5 stars Usability Limited by Format
While I appreciate the thoroughness and helpfulness of the text, this book depends on the reader to fill in multiple written exercises to help them assess their needs and... Read more
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An encyclopedic gathering of issues and options necessary to buying a house in California. Easy to search and understand. I've never read anything better.
Published 6 months ago by Orlie H. White

2.0 out of 5 stars Mostly common sense stuff...not much new
I was disappointed in this book, especially after all the good reviews about it. I don't consider myself to be an expert by any means on home buying, yet I found that 95% of the... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
I read a few buying a house guides but this one is nearly complete w/ all the process and paper works. It goes into detail and typical process, fees and situations. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Agree with the other opinions
I won't waste your time with repeating the same things everyone else has said. This is the best book for first-time home buying in SoCal; you won't lose money or time with this... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Resource
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5.0 out of 5 stars I have nothing bad to say about this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Prepared for the LA Market-Whoa!
This book is the only book you will need if buying a home in California. I am in my early thirties and knew nothing about the housing market in California until reading this easy... Read more
Published on February 1, 2006 by Kim Fisher

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