
Buying a Home
The Missing Manual
Nancy Conner(Author)
O'Reilly (Publisher)
Published on 25. May 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
350 pages
978-1-4493-7977-3 (ISBN)
Description
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 afford; assemble a real estate team that's looking after your interests and not the seller's; understand the different ways to finance your house, and which is best for you; create an attractive offer with the best chance of acceptance; learn what lenders look for so you can get your mortgage approved; inspect your new home to uncover potential problems; and, prepare all the right paperwork for a smooth closing.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Sebastopol
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
499 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4493-7977-3 (9781449379773)
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Person
Nancy Conner holds a Ph.D. from Brown University and is the author of numerous books, including QuickBase: The Missing Manual and Google Apps: The Missing Manual. She lives in Ithaca, NY, recently named one of the greenest U.S. cities, where she shops for organic produce at the local farmers market and browses second-hand stores. Each day, she commutes up the stairs to her home office, where she works as an author, editor, and distance educator. Read Nancy's Living Green blog at missingmanuals.com.
Content
- The Missing Credits
- Introduction
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Part I: Preparing for Home Ownership
- Chapter 1: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Home Ownership
- Chapter 2: How Much Home Can You Afford?
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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
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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
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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