Synopsis
If you’re looking for a home in today’s real estate market, you know that the rules have changed. Despite all the challenges that come with the current housing climate, there is glut of houses on the market, making it an ideal time to buy the home you really want. Inventories are high, interest rates are low, and sellers are flexible. With the right guidance, you can find your dream home at a price you can afford.
In the second edition of A Survival Guide for Buying a Home, you will find answers that will help you face the new realities of the real estate market. In this revised and updated edition, veteran real estate broker Sid Davis includes the latest information on:
• Time-saving techniques that will help buyers narrow their choices effectively
• Mortgage and loan rules
• Buying foreclosures and short sales
• Lease options
• Cleaning up, increasing, and maintaining your credit score
• Twenty costly mistakes that are made by home buyers and how those mistakes can be avoided
You also learn all the ins and outs of finding the right agent, evaluating neighborhoods, buying homeowners insurance and warranties, arranging for appraisals and inspections, preparing your purchase for resale, and more. With this helpful guide in hand, you will be ready to find the home you’ve always imagined without breaking the bank.
Sid Davis, owner of Sid Davis & Associates, has more than 25 years of experience as a real estate broker and home renovator. He is the author of several books, including Home Makeovers That Sell, The First-Time Homeowner’s Survival Guide, and Your Eco-Friendly Home, as well as countless articles for national publications. He lives in Farmington, Utah, and can be reached at www.sid-davis.com