Download or read book The Home Buyer s Organizer written by Todd Thornton and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This must-have interactive resource guides readers through the complicated process of buying a home and helps them stay organized as they make one of the biggest financial commitments of their lives. Designed to cut out the chaos, this user-friendly book helps consumers ask the right questions, make well-thought-out decisions, and avoid costly mistakes while enabling them to keep important information at their fingertips. Through checklists, worksheets, and succinct bulleted text for quick reference, this unique organizer covers everything from finances and house hunting to closing the deal and making the move. What’s more, it’s packed with special features, including numerous tabbed dividers with pockets for storing related papers by subject and a PVC business- card holder for keeping contact information at the ready.

Download or read book How to Buy Your Home written by Mindy Jensen and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Wall Street Journal Complete Home Owner s Guidebook written by David Crook and published by Crown Business. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Map for a Brave New Real-Estate World The days of real-estate mania—when you really couldn’t go wrong with buying a home, then selling it in a few years for a lot more than you paid for it—are over. Inflated prices and the “subprime” mortgage crisis have finally burst the bubble. Now, more than ever, it’s important for current and prospective home buyers to understand just what they’re getting into when they take that plunge—and to think smarter when it comes to making the most of their biggest asset. The Wall Street Journal. Complete Home Owner’s Guidebook shows readers how to become savvy home buyers—and eventually owners—not only in this new, uncertain era but in any market: • Understand the benefits and pitfalls of owning versus renting • Make sense of the housing market—ask the important questions, factor in the unforeseen costs, and explode the big myths of home ownership • Take advantage of current opportunities if you’re a first-time home buyer • Overcome the challenges if you’re looking to trade up or cash out on your home for retirement • Make the best profit on your home in any market • Understand why your home—your number one asset—really isn’t such a great investment From the Trade Paperback edition.

Download or read book Your New House written by Alan Fields and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers advice on selecting contractors and home builders, as well as discussing mortgages, site selection, environmental concerns, consumer rights, and contracts, and identifies unethical practices.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Buying a Home written by Peter Richmond and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In real estate, it's a buyer's market—and here is the buyer's bible . . . Buying a home is the single most important financial move in most people's lives. This book covers a variety of topics including inspecting, evaluating, negotiating, financing, contracts, and legal issues. It also breaks down the roles of the key players and what these professionals, agents, brokers, and inspectors are responsible for—and when to go it alone. The thorough advice, covering everything from buying houses at auctions to what neighborhood to live in, will provide reassurance for every soon–to–be homeowner. • A necessary tool for those who plan to buy homes and even current homeowners in order to keep up with an ever changing market • Will be published in time for spring, when most people start looking into buying new homes • Covers a broad range of buying options and homeowner's needs

Download or read book A Survival Guide for Buying a Home written by Sid Davis and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2009 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buying a home is a complex process that involves a delicate balance of financial, emotional, and practical factors. This essential resource helps readers come out on top, revealing the best strategies for finding and buying a new home -- while saving money every step of the way.Whether looking for a house, condo, co-op, or manufactured home, readers will learn how to:* Hire the right agent* determine financial limits* develop relationships with banks and other potential lenders* evaluate communities* get prequalified or preapproved for a mortgage* negotiate the best price and terms* and more.There's also a checklist of the 15 costliest mistakes homebuyers make -- and how to avoid every one of them -- plus crucial information on how to sell a home. Owning a home is the American dream, but achieving it can be a nightmarish experience. With this vital information and great strategies, readers will not only find their dream home faster, they will do everything right to move in quickly and confidently!"

Download or read book Buying Your Home written by Lien Bich Luu and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-05 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many young people aspire to own their own home but face a myriad of challenges such as high property prices, the need to raise a large deposit, and difficulties of getting a mortgage. The process of buying a property is also stressful, fraught with complexity and uncertainty, and a mistake can prove very costly. This book therefore provides a much-needed step-by-step guide to help those seeking to buy a property for the first time. Packed with helpful and practical tips, this book gives a complete overview of the house-buying process, including finance, legal and property aspects. The authors discuss a wide range of topics, including: creating the right mindset the pros and cons of home ownership how to choose a suitable property how to save for a deposit how to negotiate for a better price how to get a mortgage the steps in the house-buying process how to ensure that mortgage payments can always be met The book is written by experienced property buyers who have bought multiple properties, who have worked as a mortgage adviser and financial planner and who understand personal finance. It will be essential reading for undergraduate students in the field of accounting and finance and will also appeal to the general public, particularly those seeking to buy a property for the first time. After reading the book, readers will be able to map out a plan to buy their first property with greater confidence and make a better and more informed decision that will bring financial rewards.

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.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Buying and Selling a Home written by Shelley O'Hara and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to locate a house to buy, negotiate an offer, get a mortgage, use the Internet to finance and sell one's home, increase resale value, and sell without a real estate agent.

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

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

Download or read book Australia s Home Buying Guide written by Todd Sloan and published by Major Street Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-read, practical insider's guide for all home buyers.Whether you're buying your first home, your next home or your forever home, the proven process shared throughout this book will be an invaluable guide. Award-winning real estate agent and popular podcaster Todd Sloan speaks with hundreds of people each week and their objectives are always the same: they want to find and purchase the right property quickly and for a good price.Sharing insider tips and tricks that selling agents wouldn't normally disclose, Australia's Home Buying Guide is an insightful, practical and fun guide that takes the stress out of buying a home. It covers common pitfalls and traps buyers should watch out for when they're at the start of their search, such as:How to make sure you get your finances approved correctly. How to get the best deal on your loan and potentially save thousands of dollars.How to find the right area for you and your family (if you have one).What questions to ask the agent to give you a competitive edge.How to read a selling agent's tricks and potentially save stacks of cash.Knowing your rights if you change your mind after you've signed the contract. Todd Sloan has a genuine passion for helping people during what is often a scary and stressful process, and he brings a unique and useful insider's perspective on how to buy property in this must-read guide for home buyers.

Download or read book My First Home written by Shashank Shekhar and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First time home buying is a special occasion in everyone's life. But because of the complexities around it, most people approach it with a mix of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. This book was written with the sole purpose of making the process easier and more predictable. The book has tried to demystify the entire process by avoiding the jargon as much as possible. The book first helps you in deciding whether you are ready to buy or not and then gives a step by step instruction on what you can expect along the process should you decide to buy. The book takes it a step further and even advises you on steps you can take to remain a happy home owner. The book has been designed with a lot of thought, keeping you the reader in mind. It's broken down into 5 sections. Section 1 is titled "Getting Ready." It helps with the preliminary work you need to do to even consider home buying. Section 2 provides all the information you need to find your first home and get your offer accepted. Section 3 teaches you about different financing and down payment options. Section 4 details the loan process and the blunders to avoid. Section 5 is all about life after home ownership. From decorating ideas to how to pay off your mortgage faster, you will find invaluable tips in this section to stay a happy homeowner for years to come. Authored by Shashank Shekhar, a mortgage industry veteran and one of the top Loan Officers in the country, the tips and tricks come directly from the trenches.

Download or read book How to Get Approved for the Best Mortgage Without Sticking a Fork in Your Eye written by M. S. Elysia Stobbe and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-25 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that over 50% of mortgages don't close? Do you know how much home you can buy? Do you know how much paperwork in involved? Most people don't know how much home purchasing power they have, how much to expect for closing costs (varies by state), or how much paperwork is involved when applying for a home loan. Most people have no idea the difference between loan programs from bank to bank, lender to lender, or broker to broker- or what the differences are between the main types of residential mortgage providers. Most people have no criteria for choosing a lender, the type of loan to seek, or how much down payment is best for them. For example, are there differences between the types of property that may affect down payment? The mortgage industry is packed with nuance, which can lead to confusion for the consumer. While trying to buy a home, you may have people from many different professions telling you what you should do and how to make decisions-who should you listen to in which situations? Your most personal financial information is critical to the mortgage process and yet do you know who you are sending it to? What about mortgage insurance? Why is it required and when? The two questions I most often hear are: "What's the payment?" and, "What's the interest rate?" While these questions are important, there are several other questions that are just as critical: what is the right loan type for me; is there an up-front funding fee for this loan; what are the differences in available mortgage insurance; how will property type restrictions affect my loan; what are the pros and cons of this loan; what is the down payment requirement with this loan choice over another; what are the closing costs associated with each loan type; and, who is allowed to pay the closing costs? Successfully navigating the maze of questions, regulations, and requirements ultimately leads to a mortgage closing. Through over ten years of experience, thousands of clients, hundreds of Realtor and builder transactions (time line constraint purchases), and, as a licensed loan originator in 9 states and the District of Columbia, I have developed a wealth of knowledge about regulations and requirements. My commitment to client service and caring about their home buying experience has driven my passion for the individual personal experience in the mortgage industry and how the regulations and requirements affect real people in real time. With this book I'm privileged and excited to share my knowledge and experience with you. After reading this book, you will have an understanding of the big corporations that loan money to homebuyers, what other options you have and how to navigate government regulations and requirements to your advantage. I feel that an educated consumer is my best customer and I am happy to share these mortgage tools and tips with you in the hopes that you educate yourself and find the best mortgage and the mortgage professional that is right for you. In addition, I want you to know what to expect, what to ask, and, who to ask to get the answers you want and to understand what those answers really mean. With each chapter I will guide you through the mortgage process, from choosing between different loan types, to understanding the difference between a Good Faith Estimate and an Itemized Fee Worksheet, to the necessity of submitting certain documents in a particular method, and finally how to enter Closing Day stress-free and knowing that you have gotten the mortgage that makes the most financial sense for your future. The goal is to help you get the best mortgage possible for your individual needs and get to closing on time, stress free!

Download or read book Buyers Are Liars Sellers Are Too written by Richard Courtney and published by Fireside. This book was released on 2006-05-30 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning Realtor offers the ultimate guide to navigating the confusing and often cutthroat world of home buying and selling.

Download or read book The First Time Home Buyer Book written by Michael Wolf and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER BOOK will help make the largest purchase of your life as simple as possible. Buying a home today can be like break-dancing in a minefield - one wrong move, and the whole thing can blow up in your face! After reading this book, you will be able to grace your way into your first home without the risk of everything going to pieces. Coming from the standpoint of a Professional Realtor that works everyday with first time homebuyers, this book provides an accurate and realistic account to give you the best perspective as you embark down the path of homeownership. This is not a dummy-book! This book is filled with real world accounts of great examples of what to do and what not to do. This book will guide you through each and every step of the homebuying process, from the minute you decide on buying a home all the way to the close of escrow. The process is part of the adventure! This is the largest purchase of your life, and a good education will reduce stress and make the process fun, exciting and successful! MICHAEL WOLF is a Realtor, GRI and author and currently practices real estate in the San Diego area. His background is in Architecture and Economics. He studied for his Masters in Architecture at the New School of Architecture and Design in Downtown San Diego, and received his Bachelors in economics at the University of California at Santa Cruz. He has been practicing real estate as his professional career since 2005 and has been recognized with several production and sales distinctions. He is part of Ascent Real Estate, a widely respected and highly successful brokerage that specializes in the metro area of San Diego.

Download or read book The First Time Homeowner s Handbook written by Atlantic Publishing Co and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The procedure of buying a home can be a scary experience. There are a lot of people to deal with, from a Realtor to attorneys to bankers. There's tons of paperwork with terms and vocabulary that read like a foreign language. In this new book you will find vital information and great strategies that will allow you to find your dream home faster and feel confident about the purchase. You will learn to avoid some of the most prevalent - and potentially dangerous and expensive - mistakes made by first-time home buyers. According to Money Magazine, Over the past five years, home values nationally have risen 65 percent while the stock market has fallen. Now is the time to get into the real estate marketplace. With the help of this comprehensive new guide, you will learn how to find the best opportunities, negotiating, financing, budgets, needs and wants, credit reports, home-buying timeline, the process of building a house, manufactured homes, real estate and mortgage glossaries, setting values, home warranties, homeowners insurance, creative financing, buying with little or no money down, closing, moving plans, walkthroughs, closing and settlement inspections, legal contracts, mortgages, what you can afford, deciding which neighborhood to choose, hiring a realtor, which government agencies can help, considerations for veterans, IRA use, hiring an attorney, the offer, calculating monthly payments, and escrow. This comprehensive resource contains a wealth of modern tips and strategies for financing and closing on a property. The author shows readers how to find out how much they're really worth, how to uncover unknown assets, and how to enhance credit ratings within six months, provides information and suggestions on everything from no-down-payment mortgages to finding the right agent. It leads you down the path to home ownership, one step at a time. Though you may be relatively cash-poor or have a less-than-perfect credit rating, you can acquire a mortgage and find the house you've always wanted. The companion CD-ROM is included with the print version of this book; however is not available for download with the electronic version. It may be obtained separately by contacting Atlantic Publishing Group at [email protected] Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president's garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.