The National Association of Realtors Guide to Home Buying

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• ISBN13: 9780470037898
• ISBN10: 047003789X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-10-20
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

This one-of-a-kind resource gives you all the practical and insightful information you need to find your ideal home and get it at a great price. You'll avoid common mistakes with step-by-step guidance on the buying process, as well as useful tools like checklists and guidelines and vital information on everything from financing to negotiations.

Author Biography

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^® is the largest trade organization in the United States with over 1.2 million members and is one of the leading advocates for home ownership. NAR has long been the nation's most reliable source of information and support for real estate professionals.

BLANCHE EVANS is Publisher of Agent News and Associate Editor of Realty Times, the Internet's largest independent real estate news service. She is the author of two other books on real estate and is considered one of the most influential names in the industry.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Introduction	ix
When Is It Time to Consider Owning Your Own Home?	1	(14)
Working with Professionals	15	(24)
Planning Your Home Buying Adventure	39	(30)
Mortgage Alternatives	69	(34)
Types of Homes---Which Fits Your Needs Best?	103	(26)
Location, Location, Location	129	(16)
Buying a Newly Constructed Home	145	(24)
Buying an Existing Home	169	(16)
Making Your Choice	185	(20)
Making Your Offer	205	(18)
Home Inspections, Appraisals, Title Policies, and Homeowner's Insurance	223	(16)
Homeowners Associations and Management Companies	239	(12)
The Final Walk-Through and Closing	251	(12)
Planning a Stress-Free Move	263	(20)
Conclusion	283	(1)
Home Buyer's Glossary	284	(5)
Index	289