"This book provides everything the reader needs 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. The reader will find insights from 15 real estate professionals -- brokers, attorneys, mortgage specialists,...

There's a lot to learn about buying a home. Buying a House has what you need to know. This easy, smart guide covers all the bases. Featuring helpful house-hunting tips, real life home buying and selling stories, and a detailed look at the ins and outs of home inspection, mortgages, moving, and more, this audiobook is an essential listen for everyone--from first-timers to experienced home-buyers.

Buying a home can be an emotional rollercoaster, especially when so many families are led to believe they cannot own a home. It you want to save your money and keep your sanity, then this book can help you navigate the ups and downs of buying your home.

When a young married couple buys their dream house in the Napa Valley, they think they have found the perfect home to take their next steps as a family. But when the strangely attached seller continues to infiltrate their lives, they begin to suspect that he has hidden motivations beyond a quick sale.

Reveals how to identify potentially damaging problems in a home and make appropriate maintenance and purchasing decisions, revealing misleading vendor practices based on real case scenarios.

For most Americans, our homes are our biggest single asset. In this book, real-estate and finance adviser Gerri Willis sets out twelve key rules for becoming “home rich.” From buying to renovating to selling, Willis tells listeners how to get the best return on their investment. Home Rich is Gerri Willis' essential guide for new and current homeowners on how to make your home the most lucrative investment of your life.

New York Times Real Estate columnists and home experts Ronda Kaysen and Michelle Higgins share their insider knowledge in this essential, all-in-one resource for how to buy, decorate, organize and maintain your space. Whether you are shopping for a first home, renting a new apartment or are searching for smart and affordable ways to redecorate or reorganize, Right at Home is the book for you.Kaysen and Higgins have spent more than two decades interviewing...