How to Buy a House in California

by Warner, Ralph; Serkes, Ira; Devine, George; Bray, Ilona

• ISBN13: 9781413318258
• ISBN10: 1413318258
• Edition: 14th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-01-31
• Publisher: Ingram Pub Services

Summary

Buy a home in California using these effective strategies A thorough, practical guide to every aspect of buying a house, How to Buy a House in Californiawill help you make informed decisions that can save you thousands of dollars. With this bestseller in hand, you'll learn how to: . choose a house and neighborhood . find the right agent . get the most up-to-date information on mortgage options and rates . take advantage of creative financing strategies from seller financing to government loans . figure out how much down payment you can afford . make an offer and negotiate with confidence for the best price . buy a new house in a development . inspect a house for physical problems and environmental hazards . juggle buying and selling houses simultaneously . successfully go through escrow This edition is completely updated to reflect a new housing market. You'll get the most up-to-date information on how to perform effective research before you decide on the price and terms of your offer. Plus, you'll get the lowdown on the ever-changing process of securing financing successfully.