I want to buy a House, Now What?!: What to Look For * Closing Tips * Improvements That Pay Off (Now What Series) [Paperback]

Chris Sandlund (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 2002 | Series: Now What Series

It's everyone's dream: a home of one's own. But it's not easy to achieve. Where should you buy? How do you put in a bid and get a mortgage? What goes into the inspection, so you catch any problems before the deal is closed? And how should you decorate, landscape, and remodel? From starting the house hunt to drawing up a contract, from locking in a rate to finding a reputable moving company, here's the guide that covers it all. Before you're through, you'll feel sure whether you want a new home or a fixer-upper; if you should live in the city, country, or suburbs; how to calculate taxes; whether to hire a real estate lawyer; and what things to watch out for so your fantasy will become wonderful reality!

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Silver Lining; 1 edition (July 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760731292
• ISBN-13: 978-0760731291
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,554,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good for crash course on house buying, February 2, 2004

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This review is from: I want to buy a House, Now What?!: What to Look For * Closing Tips * Improvements That Pay Off (Now What Series) (Paperback)

If you need a crash course on buying a house -- from family houses to condos to co-ops -- this well-produced book will help you aplenty. Featuring the "Now What?!" series' trademark Q&A format, each chapter deals with an aspect of the house-buying process. Each section starts with a general discussion and is followed by "Ask the Expert" with common questions and answers. The information is rather basic and leaves a lot to be learned in more depth, but if you want to know about how to buy real estate before the sun rises again, this is the book to get.

After this book I recommend the more comprehensive Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home.