We research almost everything from electronics to restaurants before making almost any decision, but I wonder if you’ve thought about doing your research on what is arguably one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make? Buying a home is major undertaking and yet we often rely on the advice of family, friends and neighbors. Admittedly I haven’t read most of the publications mentioned below but I have always been a fan of the ‘For Dummies’ books and “Home Buying Kit For Dummies” does not disappoint. The format is easy to understand, there’s accuracy, enlightenment and humor, and the information even covers minute detail that may be missing from more sober texts. Personally I’d recommend you start there. ~Bill
By Keith Loria
Before jumping into the housing market and looking for a home, many prospective buyers seek advice from friends and family to better prepare themselves for what lies ahead. For those looking for additional perspective, books written for those going through the home-buying process can serve as a valuable tool.
Here are five great books that everyone looking to purchase a home should read.
Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced buyer, “100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask” by Ilyce Glink has you covered. Not only does it touch on all the questions that may be running through your head, it provides great insight into the things you worry about most.
As one of the best-selling books on the market for homebuyers, the “Home Buying Kit For Dummies” by Eric Tyson and Ray Brown offers time-tested advice and updated strategies for buying a home in today’s market. Guiding buyers toward finding the perfect property, making savvy financial decisions and understanding taxes and other concerns, the book also comes with a CD full of information, materials and resources.
Chock-full of interesting facts, real-life stories and insights, plus common pitfalls to avoid, “Nolo’s Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home” provides everything one needs to know in order to find the right type of home, the right mortgage and the right agent.
Buying a home can be a confusing process, and making mistakes can be costly. That’s why “The 106 Common Mistakes Homebuyers Make (and How to Avoid Them)” by Gary W. Eldred is the perfect book when it comes to avoiding these mistakes. This eye-opening guide arms buyers with the information they need to become an educated consumer, ensuring that the property you buy is both a comfortable place to live and a great investment for the future. Eldred surveyed hundreds of homebuyers, real estate agents, homebuilders and mortgage lenders to find the biggest mistakes people make and provides solutions so you don’t fall into the same traps.
As one of America’s top real estate agents, Robert Irwin has seen it all. In writing “Tips and Traps When Buying a Home,” Irwin set out to help those going through the home-buying process avoid common mistakes made by others. The current fourth edition is helpful whether you’re a first-time or experienced homebuyer, providing practical, step-by-step information on a broad range of proven home-buying strategies.
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