Property Book Shop - Suzanne Whang's Guide to Happy Home Buying (House Hunters)

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 643.12
EAN: 9780696230769
ISBN: 0696230763
Label: HGTV
Manufacturer: HGTV
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: 2006-10-24
Publisher: HGTV
Release Date: 2006-10-24
Studio: HGTV

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Summary: Terrible- do not buy if you're looking for helpful information
Comment: This is a completely unhelpful and horrible book. There is no real, specific information- for example, most tips consist of touchy-feely ones such as "it should feel right" and "maintain a positive attitude by taking scented baths"-- are you kidding me? Tips for finding a real estate agent include someone who is "honest, experienced, nice, polite" -duh, thanks for the advice! I have never watched the TV show but really discourage anyone who is serious about learning about the home buying process from purchasing this book. It is targeted for a junior high school audience, if that. There is a reason why there are used copies available starting at 25 cents. I bought mine for $1.50 and regret it. I'm sorry to be harsh, but this is the honestly the worst book I have ever come across. I normally do not write reviews but felt so strongly about this that I had to comment.

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Summary: I'm so disappointed!
Comment: I've always loved Suzanne Whang's perky style of hosting House Hunters, so I was eager to check out her Guide to Happy Home Buying. Unfortunately, now I'm wishing I didn't. While there is helpful information in the book, especially for inexperienced buyers, Ms. Whang does a great disservice to readers by giving her personal opinions way too freely. Her scathing advice on FSBO's, in particular, was completely unfair. And her attempts at humor via her many "Top Ten" lists reflect her obvious bias against all manner of people, neighborhoods, real estate websites, staging techniques and more. And shared personal details such as her initial bad credit rating due to ignoring her creditors didn't inspire me to trust what she had to say about home buying. Although I never thought I would say anything against Suzanne Whang, after reading this book I firmly believe she should stick with acting and hosting television shows, not revealing what she does not know about real estate.

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Summary: House Hunters Review
Comment: Very well done, whether you are a fan of the show or not.

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Summary: positivity's a plus, especially in home buying!
Comment: such a treat! ms. whang's book is a must for anyone looking for that dream dwelling! this guide is different than most because it reads so easily and has humor (necessary with such a daunting task as picking your house!). i especially loved the fact that ms. whang includes thinking positively throughout the homebuying process, which makes this process what it ultimately should be: FUN. highly recommended!

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Summary: Fun, Fantastic and OH SO Helpful
Comment: If you are looking for some help in finding a home - GET THIS BOOK! It is so informative and a really fun read. Who knew that buying a house could be an enjoyable experience? This book makes it possible.

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Find and buy your dream home at an affordable price with the help of Suzanne Whang.

Host of the hit show House Hunters on HGTV. Suzanne brings you the ultimate guide to house hunting.

Whang and co-writer Bruce Cook take you behind the scenes of the real estate profession to answer often confusing home buying questions like: �How can I find a good real estate agent?� �Is it a good location?� �What kind of mortgage do I need?�

Plus you'll enjoy Suzanne's tips for a positive attitude when home buying and her hilarious Top Ten lists about the process.