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Book The White Coat Investor

Download or read book The White Coat Investor written by James M. Dahle and published by White Coat Investor LLC the. This book was released on 2014-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a practicing emergency physician, The White Coat Investor is a high-yield manual that specifically deals with the financial issues facing medical students, residents, physicians, dentists, and similar high-income professionals. Doctors are highly-educated and extensively trained at making difficult diagnoses and performing life saving procedures. However, they receive little to no training in business, personal finance, investing, insurance, taxes, estate planning, and asset protection. This book fills in the gaps and will teach you to use your high income to escape from your student loans, provide for your family, build wealth, and stop getting ripped off by unscrupulous financial professionals. Straight talk and clear explanations allow the book to be easily digested by a novice to the subject matter yet the book also contains advanced concepts specific to physicians you won't find in other financial books. This book will teach you how to: Graduate from medical school with as little debt as possible Escape from student loans within two to five years of residency graduation Purchase the right types and amounts of insurance Decide when to buy a house and how much to spend on it Learn to invest in a sensible, low-cost and effective manner with or without the assistance of an advisor Avoid investments which are designed to be sold, not bought Select advisors who give great service and advice at a fair price Become a millionaire within five to ten years of residency graduation Use a "Backdoor Roth IRA" and "Stealth IRA" to boost your retirement funds and decrease your taxes Protect your hard-won assets from professional and personal lawsuits Avoid estate taxes, avoid probate, and ensure your children and your money go where you want when you die Minimize your tax burden, keeping more of your hard-earned money Decide between an employee job and an independent contractor job Choose between sole proprietorship, Limited Liability Company, S Corporation, and C Corporation Take a look at the first pages of the book by clicking on the Look Inside feature Praise For The White Coat Investor "Much of my financial planning practice is helping doctors to correct mistakes that reading this book would have avoided in the first place." - Allan S. Roth, MBA, CPA, CFP(R), Author of How a Second Grader Beats Wall Street "Jim Dahle has done a lot of thinking about the peculiar financial problems facing physicians, and you, lucky reader, are about to reap the bounty of both his experience and his research." - William J. Bernstein, MD, Author of The Investor's Manifesto and seven other investing books "This book should be in every career counselor's office and delivered with every medical degree." - Rick Van Ness, Author of Common Sense Investing "The White Coat Investor provides an expert consult for your finances. I now feel confident I can be a millionaire at 40 without feeling like a jerk." - Joe Jones, DO "Jim Dahle has done for physician financial illiteracy what penicillin did for neurosyphilis." - Dennis Bethel, MD "An excellent practical personal finance guide for physicians in training and in practice from a non biased source we can actually trust." - Greg E Wilde, M.D Scroll up, click the buy button, and get started today!

Book How to Buy a House with No  or Little  Money Down

Download or read book How to Buy a House with No or Little Money Down written by Martin M. Shenkman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-02-28 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate guide to finding and financing a home Almost everyone aspires to owning a home, but the reality of coming up with a large enough down payment often stands in the way of making that dream come true. No longer! How to Buy a House with No (or Little) Money Down has helped tens of thousands become homeowners, and now it's your turn! Financing your dream home can be possible even if you never thought you could. This completely updated and expanded Third Edition shows you how. Even if you are relatively cash-poor or have a less-than-perfect credit rating, real estate and financial experts Martin M. Shenkman, CPA, MBA, JD, and Warren Boroson can help you obtain a mortgage and find the house you've always wanted--with expert guidance through all the confusing legal and tax issues involved. Featuring new sections on choosing an agent, using the Internet to search for an agent and a house, and how to win the bidding war, this clear, nontechnical guide tells you how to: * Make seller financing the ticket to your dream home * Take advantage of equity sharing, equity kicker mortgages, and other esoteric techniques * Use lease options to build equity while renting * Apply for and obtain fha, va, family, and other loans you may qualify for * Inspect a house from top to bottom, inside and out * Bargain with a seller and save a bundle * And much, much more You can obtain a down payment and get the most house for your buck--simply read How to Buy a House with No (or Little) Money Down and start making your dream a reality!

Book Buying and Financing Your New Home

Download or read book Buying and Financing Your New Home written by Casey Fleming and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2023-02-07 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buying and Financing Your New Home helps homebuyers understand the buying process and their options for financing a home. Written by a licensed California Real Estate Broker, Casey Fleming’s guide Buying and Financing Your New Home offers a detailed look at how home ownership impacts a family’s finances and the benefits of owning a home. Fleming explains how homebuyers can navigate the home-buying process in a way that yields the best possible results and how to finance their purchase with the lowest possible lifetime cost. The goal of Buying and Financing Your New Home is to empower the reader during the most expensive transaction of their lifetime. Casey Fleming outlines how to search for and buy a home that is right for a homebuyer’s circumstances, goals, and concerns. He describes their options regarding choosing a lender and mortgage structure that meets their needs, rather than the lender’s. When it comes to financing the reader’s new home, Buying and Financing Your New Home makes the complex simple, breaking down the process in an easy-to-understand way.

Book Home Buying Kit For Dummies

Download or read book Home Buying Kit For Dummies written by Eric Tyson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-03-11 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Negotiate a great price Find your best mortgage Discover applications and checklists online Get the Best Deal on Your New Home! When it comes to buying a home, it's hard to know where to begin. You want to buy at a fair price at the right time—not always easy in a fast-changing market. The updated Home Buying Kit has all you need: strategies to secure the optimal deal, the ins and outs of home financing, how to evaluate rent vs. buy, and the latest on regulations around mortgage interest and property tax. Whether a first-time buyer or veteran homeowner, this book will help you make the smart decisions that move you into your dream home in no time! Inside... Get your finances in order Improve your credit score Choose the right mortgage Build your real estate team Maximize your financial health Inspect and protect your home Understand and minimize closing costs

Book The Smart   Easy Guide to Home Buying

Download or read book The Smart Easy Guide to Home Buying written by Mark Dennison and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you've dreamed of buying your own home, we have some very good news. Despite the housing crisis, and the recession of 2008, it's a very good time to buy your own home with a range of financing options available for nearly any budget. Smart homebuyers are still buying homes and they're doing it with the right information upfront, while still investing in a future that's as solid and time honored as ever. This book is for anyone who wants to know the basics of purchasing a home with their eyes wide open and their bank account intact. In clear, reasonable and detailed explanations you get everything you need to know to buy a home, even with less than perfect credit. But don't start shopping for homes without understanding: • Secrets for shopping for new and previously owned homes• Bank foreclosed opportunities and the first steps for purchasing any home• Loan pre-approval and what it means to you• 30 year and 15 year fixed mortgage loans as well as adjustable rate mortgages • Finding and qualifying for the mortgage that's best for youBuying a house the first time, or after previous financial turmoil, can be intimidating. This is a complete crash-course in home buying for anyone interested in the insider's perspective on the process. With creative ways to finance your loan and a solid understanding of your FICO score, you also get complete information on what you can expect and even how you'll be treated. The purchase of your home is more than just homework. This book is designed to provide everything you need to know to buy your house, secure your financing, close in time and move in, and without glossing over important details. Understanding the buying, selling and financing of residential real estate takes some careful reading, consideration and a little study, but it's not rocket science. You'll get everything you need to know to make your purchase with full confidence whether you're first time buyer, an experienced buyer or simply someone who wants to understand the housing market better. It's all in there. There's nothing quite like the feeling of owning your own home and providing what's best for you and your family. For your financial security, your future and your wellbeing, this book may very well prove invaluable. Even if you've previously owned your own home or you've been foreclosed upon, the opportunities are too big to ignore. It is a very different market, but everything is here for you to take advantage of the collapse in housing prices, the opportunities in foreclosed homes, and to buy a home the smart way. All readers learn to:• Face the approval process with confidence and qualify for the best possible terms• Read and really understanding all of the fine print• Navigate the worlds of insurance and risk management for your investment• Contract and learn from a professional home inspector before making any final decision• Fully understand new and secondary market homes in your area and anywhere you want to live Buying your first home can seem daunting, but going ahead now with your dream to own your own home just takes a careful reading of all the relevant facts and a commitment to your future. Leave rental apartments and homes behind forever and secure your family's future while taking part in the dream that makes such a difference in the lives of so many. Purchasing and owning home has never made more sense than today, and any new homeowner will tell you.

Book Home Buying 101

Download or read book Home Buying 101 written by Jon Gorey and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Buying a first home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Will you qualify for a mortgage? Is your dream home achievable? How do you make sure your offer will beat others? Don't worry-now you can arm yourself with the information you need to know before you begin the hunt! In Home Buying 101, you will learn all the skills you need to find the right house at the right price, with financing that fits your budget. Full of nuts-and-bolts advice and organized in an easy-to-read format, this book will teach you all the basics of: deciding the right time to buy; getting your finances in order; deciphering the MLS/reading the listings for clues; types of mortgage loans; and much more! With the help of this guide, you'll learn how to find the house of your dreams at a price you can afford!"--

Book Home Buying Kit For Dummies

Download or read book Home Buying Kit For Dummies written by Eric Tyson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's #1 bestselling home buying guide Are you looking to buy a house, but don't quite know where to begin? Have no fear! This new edition of Home Buying Kit For Dummies arms you with Eric Tyson and Ray Brown's time-tested advice and strategies for buying a home in current market conditions. Packed with valuable tips for getting the best deal on your new home and navigating an ever-changing housing market, it shows you how to find the right property, make smart financial decisions, and understand the latest lending requirements and tax implications. Thanks to looser lending standards, lower down payment mortgages, and a wider selection of homes to choose from, first-time homebuyers are making a comeback in the housing market. But if you don't know a Colonial from a counter offer, the process of buying a home can be daunting. Luckily, this bestselling guide is here to take the confusion out of the process! In plain English, it provides step-by-step guidance for buying the home of your dreams, from inspecting a property to evaluating a location to making sense of loan applications, tax documents, and counter offer forms. Negotiate your best deal and obtain a lower down payment mortgage Improve your credit score Make sense of changing lending standards Take the confusion out of lending laws, mortgage rates, and marketplace conditions Whether you're a renter, investor, or current homeowner, everything you need to plant roots in a new home sweet home is just a page away.

Book Home Buying For Dummies

Download or read book Home Buying For Dummies written by Eric Tyson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now updated — America's #1 bestselling home-buying book! Want to buy a house, but concerned about the market? Have no fear — this trusted guide arms you with Eric Tyson and Ray Brown's time-tested advice and updated strategies for buying a home in current market conditions. You'll discover how to find the right property, make smart financial decisions, and understand the latest lending requirements and tax implications. New to this edition — new and expanded coverage to help homebuyers take advantage of low home prices, understand the subprime mortgage crisis, obtain a mortgage, and improve credit scores To buy or not to buy? — weigh the advantages of owning versus renting, get your finances in order, and know how much house you can safely afford Handle financing — understand your credit rating, navigate the different types of mortgages, and complete all paperwork Play the real estate game — find the right location and property, assemble an all-star real estate team, and make the most of the Internet's real estate resources Let's make a deal — negotiate with finesse, make successful offers, inspect and protect your new home, and cover all your bases in escrow "Invaluable information, especially for the first-time home buyer." —Fort Worth Star-Telegram "A reference you'll turn to time after time." —St. Petersburg Times Open the book and find: Reasons why home prices rise and fall Hands-on instruction for buying a home in up or down markets How to pay the price you want The best mortgage options A sample home-buying contract Pros and cons of comparable market analysis Tips for overcoming mortgage and appraisal problems How to cope with buyer's remorse The best real estate Web sites

Book The Definitive Guide to Buying Your First Home

Download or read book The Definitive Guide to Buying Your First Home written by Stephanie A. Knight and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-10-09 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purchasing your very first home is an important piece of the American Dream. However, the confusing financing, credit and credit score worries, contradictory real estate information, and a confusing group of experts-with everybody wanting something from you –may take something that could be one of the greatest experiences of your life and instead turn it into a dreadful event! Now, very experienced real estate experts, Stephanie Knight and Robert Price teach you everything you need to know about purchasing your first take everything you need to know about purchasing your first home-or your fifth- with the Insider's Secrets that have helped thousands. Learn about narrowing your wants and needs in new home, finding the right Realtor®, finding and securing the correct mortgage lender, negotiating the best terms and pricing, home inspections and what to expect at the closing, how to set up your own team of experts who will be looking out for only you. Learn the keys to be successful in buying the property you want and Insider Secrets that will take you from just wanting a house to making that dream a reality!Purchasing a house is frightening enough as it is, but when you are surrounded by a bad economy, foreclosures and news stories of a credit crisis, many potential buyers give up the American Dream without even trying. But today's potential homebuyers have advantages that buyers a few years ago lacked:* There is a multitude of houses for sale,* Home prices have become more affordable because of the market or low rates,* Mortgage lenders have money to lend and interest rates are at the lowest rates in 50 years.This step-by-step guide will show homebuyers how to take advantage of the current market conditions to buy a home that is both a refuge from the tough times and a worthwhile financial investment. Includes information on:* Buying vs. renting* Financing and Finding the best Lender* Choosing the right realtor* Choosing the best neighborhood for your family and your needs* Understanding legal, tax, insurance issues, contracts, inspections, HOAs, buyer's agents and seller's agents, and much more.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.Stephanie Knight has established herself as a trusted real estate expert. In this new book, She offers pages of new and up to date 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 low down financing and the ability to finance 100 percent of the purchase price, or getting renovations included in your mortgage.• The dangers facing first-time home buyers when 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.

Book How to Buy a House

Download or read book How to Buy a House written by Mark Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-10 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A house is the biggest purchase most people will ever make, but most people don't know the best way to buy a home. The book covers everything you need to know about the home buying and selling process so that you are not taken advantage of. including:- Deciding on how much money to spend on a house(don't let your lender or agent decide for you!)- Deciding whether you should buy or rent- How to get a great deal on a house that will build instant equity- How to get the best loan with less money down (if that is your goal) and the lower overall cost- How to find the best real estate agent and lender and why you need them- How the process works including inspections, appraisals, title insurance, mortgages, closings, escrows, HOAs, etc...- How to fix up your house and maintain it- How to find contractors to help you fix up your house- How to sell your house for the most money- When and if you should refinance your house- A glossary full of definitions for real estate terms- Plus bonus chapters on starting a career in real estateThere has been a lot of talk about real estate being a bad investment. Many financial and economic advisers suggest buying a home may be worse for your finances than renting. However, I think most people do not take the home buying or selling process seriously. They put all their faith in other people to get the right deal done for them. If you blindly buy a house based on what your real estate agent or lender tell you, it may not be a good investment! However, if you are able to find great deals, get a good loan, and take care of your home, real estate can be an incredible tool to build wealth. I am a real estate agent, and real estate investor who has done very well buying hundreds of houses. I try to teach what I know to others to help them make smarter and better decisions. If you know the right way to buy a home, it beats renting every time. There is a lot of information in this book, and depending on your real estate experience you may know some of it, or be familiar with a lot of it. I have created four sections with many chapters to make it easy to navigate. The first part of the book focuses on the bare basics of buying and selling houses, while the later sections go deeper into each aspect of real estate. I hope you enjoy the book and learn how to make your real estate purchases awesome investments.

Book Home Buying and Financing 101

Download or read book Home Buying and Financing 101 written by Mark Kovach and published by . This book was released on 2008-06-05 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a MUST READ for anyone who may be considering Buying a Home and Understanding the Financial details and implicatons of financing their new home with various loan programs that are available in the Mortgage Lending Industry. Because of Mr. Kovach's extensive dealings with the Real Estate Industry, he realized a major need for a Professional Instructional Home Buying and Financial Informational Book that would fill a major gap that currently exists in the Mortgage Loan Industry throughout the United States by educating Mortgage Loan Consultants, Loan Officers and other Lenders in the loan business, thereby allowing them the opportunity to learn and gain the knowledge that is required in order to be able to assist their home buyers and loan clients without recommending loan programs that would hurt, jeopardize or force their clients into foreclosures. Furthermore, Mr. Kovach also realized the need for the General Home Buying Public that would allow equal opportunity for the First Time Homebuyers, as well as, the Seasoned Professional Real Estate Investors to become educated and knowledgeable in understanding exactly what goes on in a Real Estate Transaction. Likewise, Mr. Kovach also saw the need for the General Home Buying Public to have the opportunity to understand the inner-workings of the various loan programs that they may be offered by the Mortgage Loan Industry. Therefore, and with extensive research and evaluation, the development of "HOME BUYING AND FINANCING 101," which was originally designed to train and educate Real Estate Agents and Loan Officers, but has now been rewritten to include and benefit the General Home Buying Public with the same information that is being taught to the Real Estate and Financing Professionals.

Book The Unofficial Guide to Buying a Home

Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Buying a Home written by Alan Perlis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-04-26 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside scoop . . .for when you want more than the official line No matter what your budget and taste, finding the perfect home is a daunting task. How do you even know where to start? Here you'll find the inside scoop on every step of the homebuying process-from calculating your budget to negotiating the deal and handling the closing. The Unofficial Guide to Buying a Home, Second Edition gives savvy consumers like you a foolproof appraisal of which homebuying strategies work and which don't. This updated edition is perfect for first-time homebuyers and includes new information on using the Internet to find your home, buying condos, and utilizing government funding programs. It walks you through the entire homebuying process: from searching for a home, to making an offer, through the inspection, and on to the closing, you can be confident that your investment is sound. The guide also offers expanded coverage of the monetary issues involved in purchasing a home, including new means of determining creditworthiness and new types of available loans, as well as helping you decide how much home you can-and should-purchase. Vital Information that other sources can't or won't reveal-from what really motivates sellers, brokers, loan officers, and other key players in the homebuying game, to how to work most effectively with your agent. Insider Secrets on how to make real estate law work in your favor. Money-Saving Techniques that show you how to take advantage of tax breaks and how to time your search to exploit seasonal variations in the market. Time-Saving Tips on streamlining the homebuying process so you find the home you want as quickly as possible. The Latest Trends in homebuying, including up-to-date tips on using the Internet to find your home, a realtor, or a mortgage. Handy Checklists and Charts to help you determine your budget and stick to it.

Book How to Buy a House with No  or Little  Money Down

Download or read book How to Buy a House with No or Little Money Down written by Martin M. Shenkman and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1995-06-14 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "... the best of the how-to-buy-a-home books ... filled with solid practical information plus methods of buying without taking much money out of your pocket."—Robert Bruss Tribune Media Services "A comprehensive guide to every aspect of financing....Even if you consider yourself an expert on home shopping, this book will probably teach you a trick or two."—Boston Sunday Globe Don't let hefty down payments or a poor credit rating stand in the way of your dreams of home ownership. Financing a home can be a lot easier than you ever imagined, and this book tells you how. How to Buy helped tens of thousands of Americans become home owners during one of the worst real estate slumps in history. Now, this completely updated and expanded Second Edition is the ultimate guide to finding and financing a home in the 1990s. In clear, nontechnical language it tells how to: Obtain a mortgage regardless of your credit rating or level of income Make seller financing the ticket to your dream home Take advantage of equity sharing and equity kicker mortgages Use lease options Apply for and obtain FHA, VA, family, and other loans you may qualify for Make the tax laws work to your advantage when buying a house Help your child buy a home while protecting against the child's divorce Inspect a house from top to bottom, inside and out Bargain with a seller and save a bundle Check your own credit rating Stop dreaming about owning a new home. Read How to Buy a House with No (or Little) Money Down and get the financing you need to make your dream a reality!

Book Buying a Home When You re Single

Download or read book Buying a Home When You re Single written by Donna G. Albrecht and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The single person's complete guide to buying your own home Do you dream of having a home of your own? With nearly half of all new home buyers being single, you're in good company. But how do you go about finding the right place and actually purchasing it? What do you, as a single person, need to know? In Buying a Home When You're Single, Donna Albrecht demystifies the home-buying process and takes you step by step through the entire process of acquiring the home of your dreams--from hiring a real estate agent to closing the deal. Whether you envision yourself in a palatial mansion or a modest condo, co-op, or manufactured home, here's your guide to making your dream come true! * Learn how mortgages work and how to choose the best one for you * Secure financing to fit your earning power * Find specific help for first-timers * Mine the Internet's rich real estate information * Evaluate housing choices including co-ops, condos, single-family dwellings, manufactured homes, and others * Negotiate the best price on a home * Improve your investment after your purchase

Book The Official Guide to New Home Buying

Download or read book The Official Guide to New Home Buying written by Lynda Michaels and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-01-21 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book you will use as a tool to assist you in new home buying. You will learn that buying a new home is not as complex as it might appear. By having an understanding of the process of new home buying, your experience will be one of knowledge not of ignorance. Lynda Michaels answers questions and more in this accessible and practical book. She explains and guides you through the new homebuying process and teaches you to communicate effectively with your realtor, sales person, contractor and builder. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the need to understand why and where to buy a home and how to prevent buyers remorse. Throughout the book she draws upon her personal experience and provides information that is most often requested by new home buyers, especially first time home owners. This book is a valuable tool for anyone looking for a new or used home, because the information provided can be used by any one looking for a home anywhere.

Book 100 Questions Every First Time Home Buyer Should Ask  Fourth Edition

Download or read book 100 Questions Every First Time Home Buyer Should Ask Fourth Edition written by Ilyce R. Glink and published by Crown. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the most trusted name in real estate, a new and fully updated edition of the indispensable guide that helps first-time buyers land the home of their dreams What does "location, location, location" really mean? How do I decide what to offer on a house? What exactly is the closing? Buying a home is one of the most important decisions in any person's life. It will be the place where you plant your roots, come home after a long day, raise a family, or make a successful investment. But how, with everything from student loans and an uncertain marketplace stacked against you, do you get to that idyllic future? In 100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask, Ilyce Glink, one of the most trusted names in real estate, answers all of your questions about home buying--and some you didn't know you had--and takes you on a personal journey from open houses to moving day. Weaving together advice from top brokers around the country with illustrative stories and her own unparalleled expertise, 100 Questions is a one-stop shop to getting the home of your dreams.

Book Buying a Home  The Missing Manual

Download or read book Buying a Home The Missing Manual written by Nancy Conner and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home ownership is a cornerstone of the American dream, but it's a complex process that, without the right guidance, can seem like a nightmare. This Missing Manual takes you through the process of buying a home, from start to finish. Along the way, you'll use the book's expert advice and fill-in forms to identify the house you want, figure out what kind of neighborhood you want to live in, determine what a target home is really worth, make an offer, and close the deal. Throughout the process, this book helps you: Realistically determine how much house you can afford Assemble a real estate team that's looking after your interests and not the seller's Understand the different ways to finance your house, and which is best for you Create an attractive offer with the best chance of acceptance Learn what lenders look for so you can get your mortgage approved Inspect your new home to uncover potential problems Prepare all the right paperwork for a smooth closing