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Navigate the homebuying process with ease!

Let real estate pro Michael Flynn show you the ropes

-Learn the lingo. CMA, MLS, FSBO, PMI--find out what it all means!
-Know what to look for when choosing a neighborhood
-Find out what features will attract buyers when it’s time to resell
-Your credit score--things you should know and what to do about it
-Find out what loan arrangement is right for you
-House-hunting tips to help you track down your dream home
-Making an offer they can’t refuse--know when to push and when to back down
-How to get through your closing in one piece
-Arranging home inspections and repairs before it’s too late

Learn the tricks of the trade from a real estate professional!

Table of Contents

Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction

One:
First Things First: Before You Begin
Are You Ready to Buy?
Creating a Wish List
Your Real Estate Agent
Choosing an Area
A Few Things to Keep in Mind While You Search
Know the Lingo
Know Your Rights

Two: Money Matters
Be Prepared
Finding a Mortgage Representative
How Much Can You Borrow?
Improving Your Credit
Preapproval: An Important Step
Wading through Your Lending Options
Tips for Taking a Mortgage
Mortgage Snafus
Know Your Rights
Taxes
More Key Players
Insurance

Three:
Finding the Right Type of Home for You
Condos and Co-ops: the Difference
New Construction
The Fixer-Upper
Is a FSBO Right for You?
Landmark or Historic Status

Four: Closing in on the One
House Hunter’s Tool Kit: Things to Bring and Arrange
Timing Is Key
Seasonal Considerations
“Hot” Markets
When You Think You’ve Found It
Resale Factors

Five: Making the Offer...and What Comes Next
The Offer
Getting Past the Co-op Board
After the Offer is Accepted
Attorney Review
Home Inspection
Areas of Interest

Six:Tying Up Loose Ends
Repairs
The Walk-through

Seven: The Closing and Beyond
Escrow
The Closing
When Things Go Wrong

Glossary
Real Estate Acronyms
Internet Resources
Your To-Do List during the Homebuying Process
Budget Plan
Wish List and House Hunting Log
Index
About the Author

Excerpt

Editorial Reviews

Customer Reviews

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