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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 643.12
EAN: 9781413306286
ISBN: 1413306284
Label: NOLO
Manufacturer: NOLO
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 380
Publication Date: 2007-05-15
Publisher: NOLO
Studio: NOLO

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Summary: essential guide
Comment: while some of the stuff is basic info, there's some really excellent advice and info that even a mortgage banker i spoke with didn't know about. definitely worth it

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Summary: Worth Its Weight in Gold!
Comment: I started looking at buying my first house many months ago and realized that the conflicting and often spotty advise I would get from friends and family wasn't enough. I needed a book to guide me and fill in the gaps (of which there were many).

I figured a "Home Buying for Dummies" type book was what I needed, but I didn't stop there and thumbed through almost a dozen home buying books at the local store before finding this gem by Nolo.

This was the ONLY book that guides you through the process, taking logical, simple steps while interjecting real-world experiences from different people.

It's written in a manner that appeals to just about everyone, explaining how to find a good agent (or save yourself on closing costs by using an online broker), what you should REALLY look for when finding the house that's right for you, all the way through closing, and even what's involved afterwards!

Buying a home can be stressful and overwhelming, but this book really made things quite easy. I can't think of a single home buying related subject that it doesn't cover. If you are buying your first house, this book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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Summary: Excellent comprehensive guide, yet easy to understand
Comment: For me, because this is the only first-time buyer's guide that discusses in detail issues around getting a personal gift or personal loan towards purchasing a home, it already deserves 5 stars.

But it's more than just that. This is a very comprehensive guide with a helpful accompanying CD-ROM. The materials are organized clearly and presented in an easy-to-understand manner. I had read other guides such as the Dummies one which tended to be really verbose and confusing. This book stands out as a highly useable companion as you search and purchase your first home (and as you deal with real estate agents and lawyers).

Very highly recommended.

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Summary: Great - Covers all the basics
Comment: My boyfriend and I are buying a place together. He already owns his condo though, so has been through this before, where as I haven't. As a law student, I've used nolo law before and this book was similarly great. Gave me a great foundation so I could understand all my options. Most helpful was the entire chapter on financing and what kind of loan works best for you.

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Summary: Essential source of first time buyer info
Comment: As my husband and I prepare for our first home purchase I wouldn't think of going in without the information clearly and methodically provided in this book for newbies to the process.

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Insider tips and advice to help you get the right place at the right price!

If you're ready to say goodbye to landlords and laundromats, Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home will help you find the right place to invest in -- and have fun doing it.

Filled with interesting facts and real-life stories, this book provides everything you need to select the right house, 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 the market for the best value

lining up financing

getting inspections and insurance

negotiating with sellers or new home builders

successfully closing the deal

Read the real-life stories of over 20 first-time homebuyers, as well as the insights from a team of 13 real estate professionals, including:

brokers

attorneys who specialize in real estate

a home inspector

a neighborhood researcher

a mortgage specialist

and more PLUS: You'll get the The Homebuyer's Toolkit, a CD-ROM that includes dozens of forms and MP3s which will help you find the right place, crunch the numbers, interview real estate professionals, borrow down payment money from your parents -- and more.