Home Buying Kit for Dummies - Brossura

Tyson, Eric; Brown, Ray

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ISBN 10: 1118117964 ISBN 13: 9781118117965

Casa editrice: For Dummies, 2012

Riassunto

America's #1 bestselling home buying guide

Want to buy a house, but concerned about the real estate market? Have no fear—Home Buying Kit For Dummies 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 theright property, make smart financial decisions, and understand the latest lending requirements and tax implications.

You'll discover how to take advantage of low home prices, navigate tighter lending requirements, and take advantage of the newest resources available to home buyers and new owners. Plus, the bonus CD-ROM is chock-full of information, materials, and resources for first-time buyers and savvy investors alike.

• All the forms and paperwork needed for buying a home, including: loan applications, appropriate tax documents, counter offer forms, and more
• Worksheets and calculators for comparable market analysis, budget, mortgage, property taxes, and more
• Printable home buying checklists for hiring an agent, home inspections, and questions to ask during home visits

Home Buying Kit For Dummies is for the millions of home-buyers throughout the U.S. who need a fun and easy guide to navigating the complexities of purchasing and owning a home.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Eric Tyson, MBA, is a financial counselor and the author of bestselling For Dummies books on personal finance, investing, and real estate investing. Ray Brown wrote a syndicated real estate column, hosted a call-in radio show about real estate for 16 years, and has been a real estate professional nearly four decades.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

Understand today's home buying market and make the best deal with this updated and expanded bestselling guide

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 ? expanded coverage helps home buyers make sense of short sales and foreclosures, navigate new lending requirements, and get the most home for your budget

• To buy or not to buy? ? weigh the advantages of owning versus renting, get your finances in order, and know how much home you can safely afford

• Handle financing ? understand the financial aspects of home buying; learn about the different types of mortgages and the paperwork involved

• Play the real estate game ? assemble an all-star real estate team, make the most of the Internet's real estate resources, and find the right location and property

• Let's make a deal ? negotiate with finesse, make successful offers, and inspect and insure your new home

The Bonus CD includes

Home buying forms; market analysis and comparable value worksheets; budget, tax, and mortgage calculators, checklists for selecting a real estate agent and home inspections

See Appendix E for details and complete system requirements.

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 websites

Learn to:

• Find the right home in today's market

• Negotiate your best deal and obtain a mortgage

• Improve your credit score

Work with tools, forms, and documents on the accompanying CD

Su questa edizione

• Editore: For Dummies
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1118117964
• ISBN 13: 9781118117965
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 5
• Numero di pagine: 406