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Bridget McCrea is a former Century 21 real estate agent who now covers real estate as a journalist for a variety of publications, including Realtor Magazine, The Wall Street Journal’s RealEstateJournal.com, and Florida Realtor. A winner of the Florida Magazine Association’s 2002 Best Feature Award and a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, she is also the author of The Real Estate Agent’s Field Guide. She lives in Dunedin, Florida.

First-time home buyers are beset with questions they desperately need answers to right away. The Home Buyer's Question and Answer Book gets readers organized and informed about their search for a home. Featuring more than 150 pressing questions, the book tells readers all they need to know about fundamental yet often daunting questions such as:

* Where do I start the home buying process?
* What if I have blemishes on my credit report?
* What are the different types of real estate agents and how much do they charge?
* How can I ensure an accurate, productive home inspection?

The book takes readers through the entire process, from the decision to buy to post-sale responsibilities. Containing sample loan applications and other valuable resources, The Home Buyer's Question and Answer Book is an essential guide for anyone thinking of buying a home.

Author Biography: Bridget McCrea (Dunedin, FL) is a former Century 21 real estate agent who now covers real estate as a journalist for a variety of publications, including Realtor Magazine, The Wall Street Journal's RealEstateJournal.com, and Florida Realtor. She won the Florida Magazine Association's 2002 Best Feature Award. She is the author of The Real Estate Agent's Field Guide (0-8144-0809-5).