{"product_id":"home-buying-kit-for-dummies-isbn-9781394290802","title":"Home Buying Kit For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe top choice among home buyers in need of assistance \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHome Buying Kit For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your one-stop guide to navigating the housing market and buying a home. This updated book helps you through the largest—and most complex—purchase you're likely to make, offering a map to navigating the occasionally choppy waters of home buying. Get insight on evaluating your financial readiness to buy a house, securing a mortgage, building a team of advisors, negotiating a deal, and getting your new home ready after you buy. A small investment in know-how will make a big difference, making every step of the home buying process smoother.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand interest rates and determine your budget for buying a new home\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to get approved for a mortgage and recognize fair house prices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet a real estate agent and find the home that fits your needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurvive the inspection and appraisal stage, then seal the deal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is a perfect choice for first-time and inexperienced home buyers who need advice on the steps in buying a home. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Buying a Home 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Deciding Whether to Buy 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Getting Your Financial House in Order 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: What Can You Afford to Buy? 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Why Home Prices Rise and Fall. 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Financing 101 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Understanding and Improving Your Credit Score 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Selecting a Mortgage 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Mortgage Quandaries, Conundrums, and Forms 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Property, Players, and Prices 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Where and What to Buy 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Assembling an All-Star Real Estate Team 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: What’s It Worth? 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Tapping the Internet’s Best Resources 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Making the Deal 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Negotiating Your Best Deal 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Inspecting and Protecting Your Home 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: It Ain’t Over till the Escrow Officer Says So 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 341\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Ten Financial “To Dos” After You Buy 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Things to Know When Investing in Real Estate 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Nearly Ten Things to Consider When Selling Your House 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Appendixes 367\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Example of a Good Inspection Report 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Glossary 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 407\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric Tyson, MBA,\u003c\/b\u003e has shared his financial expertise in bestselling books like \u003ci\u003ePersonal Finance For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eReal Estate Investing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRay Brown\u003c\/b\u003e is a real estate professional with over four decades of experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe co-authored the previous seven editions of this book \u003cb\u003eRobert S. Griswold, MSBA, CRE, CRM,\u003c\/b\u003e is a successful real estate investor and property manager. He’s author of \u003ci\u003eProperty Management Kit For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and co-author of \u003ci\u003eLandlord’s Legal Kit For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCross the threshold into your home sweet home\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurchasing a home can be daunting, especially when you’re unsure where to start. Buying at a reasonable price and the right time is a challenge in this dynamic market. This updated home buying guide covers all the essentials: effective strategies to secure the best deal, detailed information on home financing, guidance on whether to rent or buy, and the latest updates on mortgage and property taxes. 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