Nancy Conner

Buying a Home: The Missing Manual (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Home ownership is a cornerstone of the American dream, but it's a complex process that, without the right guidance, can seem like a nightmare. This Missing Manual takes you through the process of buying a home, from start to finish. Along the way, you'll use the book's expert advice and fill-in forms to identify the house you want, figure out what kind of neighborhood you want to live in, determine what a target home is really worth, make an offer, and close the deal. Throughout the process, this book helps you:Realistically determine how much house you can affordAssemble a real estate team that's looking after your interests and not the seller'sUnderstand the different ways to finance your house, and which is best for youCreate an attractive offer with the best chance of acceptanceLearn what lenders look for so you can get your mortgage approvedInspect your new home to uncover potential problemsPrepare all the right paperwork for a smooth closing

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: O'Reilly Media
• Seitenzahl: 354
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. April 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781449391379
• Artikelnr.: 52954614

Autorenporträt

Nancy Conner has a PhD in English from Brown University and has taught writing, including technical writing, to college students for more than a dozen years. She is currently a freelance copyeditor, specializing in technical books covering topics ranging from the MS Office suite to programming languages to advanced network security.

Inhaltsangabe

1. The Missing Credits
2. Introduction
3. Part I: Preparing for Home Ownership
* Chapter 1: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Home Ownership
* Chapter 2: How Much Home Can You Afford?
4. Part II: Finding Your Home
* Chapter 3: Choose Your Style of Home and Neighborhood
* Chapter 4: Assemble Your Real Estate Team
* Chapter 5: Shop for Your Home
5. Part III: Financing Your Home
* Chapter 6: Finance Your Down Payment
* Chapter 7: Compare Mortgages and Other Financing Options
* Chapter 8: Choose and Apply for a Mortgage
* Chapter 9: Know Your Closing Costs
6. Part IV: Negotiating and Closing the Deal
* Chapter 10: Make an Offer
* Chapter 11: Prepare for the Closing
* Chapter 12: Inspect the Property
* Chapter 13: Close the Deal