100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask : With Answers From Top Brokers From Around the Country

From the most trusted name in real estate: the indispensable guide that helps first-time buyers land the home of their dreams. Now revised and updated for today's marketplace. ¸ How do I know if my broker is doing a good job? (See question #18.) ¸ How should I decide how much to offer for a home? (See question #29.) ¸ How does the negotiation process work? (See question #37.) ¸ How much of a down payment will I need to buy my home? (See question #61.) ¸ What are the different types of mortgages available? (See question #75.) ¸ What if I'm rejected for my loan? (See question #86.) ¸ What exactly is the closing? And where is it held? (See question #89.) ¸ Will I need homeowner's insurance? What should it cover? (See question #93.) What's new in this edition? Internet resources for home buyers: Where to shop for a loan on the web, how to apply online for a mortgage, and how to contact the agency that regulates real estate brokers and mortgage lenders in your state Tax laws and what they mean to you: Why the Taxpayer Relief Act is a windfall for homeowners, and how you can take full advantage of it Buying new construction: How to compare developers and negotiate the best deal The competitive mortgage market: How to find a reputable lender, how to find a true zero-down loan, and what service premiums tell you about your loan

from The Most Trusted Name In Real Estate, Here Is The Latest Edition Of The Indispensable Guide That Helps First-time Buyers Land The Home Of Their Dreams.

ilyce R. Glink Has Established Herself As America’s Most Trusted Real Estate Expert. In This New, Fully Revised And Updated Edition Of The Book That Made Her A Household Name, Glink Offers More Than 100 Pages Of New Material Addressing All Of The Current Trends Home Buyers Need To Stay On Top Of, Including:

• The New Construction Housing Boom And How Home Buyers Can Make The Most Of It

• Mortgage Lending Innovations, Such As Interest-only Financing And The Ability To Finance 103 Percent Of The Purchase Price

• The Changing Habits Of First-time Home Buyers (purchasing Without A Broker, Using Discount Internet-based Services, And Buying First Homes As Investments)

• The Latest Information On Asbestos, Mold, Radon, And Other Bio-environmental Hazards And New, Inexpensive Testing Methods Any Home Buyer Can Use

in This Third Edition Of 100 Questions Every First-time Home Buyer Should Ask, Glink Presents New Stories Of Real People Who Have Gone Through The Home-buying Process For The First Time And Once Again Offers Her Trademark Friendly Advice On How To Avoid Common Home-buyer Mistakes.

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discrimination Is Still A Factor In The Marketplace And Women Home Buyers, Especially Single Women, Can Be Susceptible To Being Taken Advantage Of By Sellers Who Think They Can Pull One Over On You Because You're A Woman. Additionally, Real Estate Brokers And Lenders Are Sometimes Weary Of Women Purchasing Homes Buy Themselves. Your Best Defense Is To Know What You're Talking About And This Book Covers Everything A First-time Home Buyer Should Know: What To Look For In A Home, How To Prequalify For A Mortgage, Financing, House Inspections, Closing Procedures–all Presented In A Question And Answer Format. Owning A Home Does Take A Certain Amount Of Responsibilty, But It's Fun And It's A Good Investment. The Stuff You Need To Know Isn't Difficult, And If You Know What To Expect And What Questions To Ask, It Will Remove A Lot Of Anxiety From Your First Purchase.

From the most trusted name in real estate, here is the latest edition of the indispensable guide that helps first-time buyers land the home of their dreams. Ilyce R. Glink has established herself as Americas most trusted real estate expert. In this new, fully revised and updated edition of the book that made her a household name, Glink offers more than 100 pages of new material addressing all of the current trends home buyers need to stay on top of, The new construction housing boom and how home buyers can make the most of it Mortgage lending innovations, such as interest-only financing and the ability to finance 103 percent of the purchase price The changing habits of first-time home buyers (purchasing without a broker, using discount Internet-based services, and buying first homes as investments) The latest information on asbestos, mold, radon, and other bio-environmental hazards and new, inexpensive testing methods any home buyer can use In this third edition of 100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask , Glink presents new stories of real people who have gone through the home-buying process for the first time and once again offers her trademark friendly advice on how to avoid common home-buyer mistakes. Also available as an eBook How do I know what I want? How do I look for a home? How do I identify what I need versus what I like in a home? How do I know what I can afford to spend? Putting together the deal Negotiating the deal Possession Financing your home Playing the mortgage game Before you close The closing Happily ever after.