Attorneys and authors Bray et al. offer a guide to buying a home forthe first time. They discuss the benefits of buying a house, figuring out homebuying needs and what is affordable, checking outthe market, selecting a real estate team, getting a mortgage, loan alternatives, looking for a house, fixer-uppers and other types ofhouses, making an offer, closing, property inspection, homeowners' insurance and home warranties, sealing the deal, and settling in.Additional real estate professionals also provide advice, and other interviews are provided online, along with forms, checklists, and letters.Annotation 2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

Everything a buyer needs to know to buy a first home, with insider tips and advice from the experts
Rental prices have gone through the roof, more homes are coming up for sale, and buying a home remains a sound investment. But how do you know whether you re ready? And what steps should you take in the weeks or months ahead to find, buy, and move into your new home? Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home will help you find the right place to live and invest in -- and enjoy the process, too.
Filled with interesting facts, real-life stories and insights, and common pitfalls to avoid, this book provides everything you need to select the right type of home, the right mortgage, the right agent, the right inspections -- and much more. Get the inside scoop on:

• deciding between a house, condo, co-op, or townhouse
  
• exploring your local market for the best value
  
• creating and managing a realistic homebuying budget
  
• qualifying for and securing loan financing
  
• getting the right inspections and insurance
  
• negotiating with sellers or new home builders
  
• successfully closing the deal, and more.
  

Read through the real-world experiences of over 20 first-time homebuyers, as well as valuable insights from a team of 13 real estate professionals, including:

• real estate brokers
  
• attorneys who specialize in real estate
  
• a home inspector
  
• a neighborhood researcher
  
• a mortgage specialist
  
• and more
  

The 6th edition of Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home is fully updated to reflect the dramatically changed U.S. housing market, with emphasis on how to assess the state of your local market and local homes true worth before making an offer and negotiating the terms of the deal. Download forms for book at Nolo.com"

There s no place like home
The number of homes for sale is on the rise and mortgage rates remain near historic lows. That makes now a great time to say goodbye to your landlord. With Nolo s Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home, you ll not only find the right house for you, you ll have fun doing it.
This book provides everything you need to:

• research the local market and listings
• decide between a house, condo, co-op, or townhouse
• create a realistic budget
• qualify for a loan you can truly afford
• borrow a down payment from friends or family
• protect yourself with inspections and insurance, and
• negotiate and close the deal successfully.
  

You ll find insights from 15 real estate professionals brokers, attorneys, mortgage specialists, a home inspector, a neighborhood researcher, and more. It s like having a team of experts by your side Plus, read real-life stories of over 20 first-time homebuyers.
Download the Homebuyer s Toolkit Dozens of downloadable forms and podcasts that will help you find your dream home, crunch the numbers, interview real estate professionals, inspect the house thoroughly, and more available on Nolo.com (details inside)."