100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask: With Answers from Top Brokers from Around the Country |
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| Authors: | Glink, Ilyce R. |
| Publisher: | Crown |
| BISAC/Subject: | BUS050000, BUS054010, REF030000 |
| ISBN: | 9780307834508, Related ISBNs: 0307834506, 0812922832, 0812932358, 1400081971, 9780307834508 |
| Classification: | Non-Fiction |
| Number of pages: | 512, |
| Audience: | General/trade |
Synopsis: 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
¸ 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
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