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Tips and Traps When Buying a Home » (Abridged, 3 cassettes, 4 hrs. 30 min.)

Book cover image of Tips and Traps When Buying a Home by Robert Irwin

Authors: Robert Irwin
ISBN-13: 9781932378382, ISBN-10: 1932378383
Format: Audio
Publisher: American Media International
Date Published: July 2004
Edition: Abridged, 3 cassettes, 4 hrs. 30 min.

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Author Biography: Robert Irwin

Robert Irwin is one of America's most respected experts in all areas of real estate and the author of more than 20 books, including the bestsellers in the McGraw-Hill Tips and Traps series.

Book Synopsis

This book provides first-time and experienced home buyers alike with practical, step-by-step strategies, along with indispensable advice and guidance.

Table of Contents

Preface
1New Tips on Home Buying1
2Is Now the Right Time to Buy?11
3Everything Is Negotiable!17
4Do I Really Need a Big Down Payment?25
5How to Qualify for a Bigger Mortgage37
6How to Find the Right House49
7How to Pick a Good Agent61
8How Do You Buy a Home?77
9How to Make a Low Offer the Seller Will Accept93
10Counteroffers: The Art of Bargaining121
11Where to Get the Best Financing133
12Can You Cut Your Closing Costs?153
13How Do I Inspect the House?165
14Buying a Lot and Building Your Own Home177
15Is a Condo or Co-Op a Good Alternative?189
16Should You Buy a New Home from a Builder?195
17What About Buying a Vacation Home?219
18When You Have a Problem223
Index231

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