The Everything Homebuying Book: From Open House to Closing the Deal, Everything You Need to Know Before You Make the Most Important Purchase of Your Life (Everything Series) (Paperback)

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Product Description

You Can Buy A Home!

Buying a home-especially your first-can seem more than a little overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be this way! Finding and buying a home you'll love can be easy. Whether you are shopping for a single family house in the suburbs, or looking at condominiums in a major city, The Everything Homebuying Book walks prospective buyers completely through the process, from open house to closing the deal.

If you have the desire to enter the real estate market, you will find something that fits your needs: a great space that is within your budget. But if you never thought you could afford to buy a home, think again. There are literally dozens of options available, and real estate expert Ruth Rejnis has uncovered all of them.

About the Author

Mark B. Weiss, C.C.I.M., is president of Mark B. Weiss Real Estate Brokerage, Inc., which he founded in 1988. His firm is a leader in the sale of commercial and investment property for private owners, financial institutions, corporations, and trusts, as well as a developer of vintage property renovations throughout Chicago. Mr. Weiss lives in Chicago, IL. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 274 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media Corporation; 1st edition (December 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580620744
• ISBN-13: 978-1580620741
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #566,393 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for a brief overview, November 15, 2001

By	A. Wu (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you're still unsure about whether you *want* to buy a house, then this is the book to help you make up your mind. It covers the basics of mortgages, to finding a house, to deciding between types of houses, i.e. condos/new/resale/fixer-upper/etc. It's a quick and easy read, nicely defined words, pictures, but for if you decide to buy a house/condo, or have already decided, then you definitely need something else.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource, February 5, 2001

By A Customer

This book is an excellent resource, especially for first-time home buyers. If you don't know much about real estate, this is a simple and easy tool to learn about it.

12 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book!!!, July 7, 2000

By A Customer

This book has really made a lot of decisions easier. It goes into details we didn't even think of. Highly recommended!!!