Review
The Streetsmart Homebuyer: Investor Secrets Anyone Can Use To Buy A Home takes the home shopper on a walk through the real estate marketplace identifying many of the hidden treasures while pointing out the potential land mines. Charles Steed shares his years of experience in an easy to understand, user-friendly "how-to" guide. Subjects covered include selected the neighborhood, recognizing a bargain, locating deals offered by individuals and institutions, the loan process, alternative home finance, getting qualified professionals to work for you, and knowing when to call in an expert. The Streetsmart Homebuyer offers six easy methods for determining home values in any market, essential questions to determine a seller's flexibility, 23 practical alternatives to bank financing, writing a risk-free offer to purchase, and negotiating tips anyone can use. The Streetsmart Homebuyer is the best of the books for aspiring homebuyer. -- Midwest Book Review
Product Description
The book does a great job explaining conventional real estate financing as well as some very innovative financing techniques. There are illustrations of the types of classified ads to look for, sample letters one may write to prospective sellers, and several role-playing examples of the all-important questions a buyer making first contact with a seller must ask. The book explains the advantages a buyer has when she compiles a team of like-minded professionals to work with her. There's even a chapter that explains how a buyer can raise cash for a down payment.
The author takes the reader on a carefully planned walk through the home buying process planning for all or the possibilities. The book is written in an easy to read, conversational style using many real examples from the author's investing experience.
