Buying A Home: First Time Home Buyer Tips
Buying a home can be a big step for many people! I'd say SCARY for some folks. Take the time to do your research, interview a few Realtors and ask questions. No question is a silly one...only the UN-Asked questions are silly.
I think we can all agree, buying a home is a major life-changing decision. When it comes to making one of the most important financial decisions of your life, it pays to read a little and get some first time home buyer tips. Some will say, "Too much information can be dangerous." And while I may agree with that to an extent, as long as you understand there are experts out there who can really help and reading up on the subject is only done to help you understand a bit more, then by all means, read a little.
If you're going to read books or magazines to try and develop your own "expertise"...please stop reading this post and do not buy any books.
So if you're decided to continue reading on, congratulations. What you will find here are links to some excellent resources that will go a long way toward helping you understand the basics of buying your first home.
I searched long and hard for these books and chose them because they're easy to read and packed with useful information.
10 Steps to Home Ownership: A Workbook for First-Time Buyers (Paperback)
From what to expect in fees for mortgages to your very first inspection and what to look for in a qualified real estate attorney, this book covers it all. Written by Ilyce R. Glink. Click here for a snapshot of what to expect in this book.
Eyes Wide Open:: A Mortgage Guide For First Time Home Buyers (Paperback)
The mortgage process can be the most difficult to understand. There are excellent resources even on this site, but some can be over-the-top with too much information. Eyes Wide Open doesn't bog you down with too much information. Click here for reader reviews about this book.
Tips and Traps When Buying a Home (Paperback)
Written by "America's number 1 real estate expert", Robert Irwin, this book talks straight. Highly recommended. Click here for a snapshot of what to expect in this book.
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