This may be the best comprehensive guide for home buyers. Home Buying for Dummies is coauthored by Eric Tyson, author of several other books in the For Dummies series, and Ray Brown, a long-time real estate professional. Like other books in the series, this one is an easy and even entertaining read. But it does not gloss over details in pursuit of simplicity. Home Buying for Dummies covers all the bases, providing clear explanations and reasonable judgments on how to select a mortgage, hire a real estate agent, find the right house, and negotiate a good deal. The book goes further than most in providing helpful, specific information. For example, in discussing ways to save money for a future down payment, Home Buying for Dummies even includes the phone numbers for various mutual funds appropriate to different investment time frames. –Barry Mitzman

Author:Eric Tyson,Ray Brown
Paperback:408 pages
Company:Wiley(2006-02-06)
ISBN:0471768472
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Home Buying For Dummies, 3rd edition

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A one-stop reference for in-depth explanations of mortgage topics

With the creation of so many new, complex mortgage programs, it’s difficult for consumers –not to mention real estate agents, attorneys, closing agents, and mortgage brokers–to keep track of them all. Written by nationally syndicated real estate columnist Jack Guttentag, The Mortgage Encyclopedia helps readers understand the various mortgage terms, features, and options by offering clear, precise explanations. The alphabetical organization of terms makes it easy to quickly find information on any topic, from FHA, Investor, and No-PMI Loans to Origination Fee and Rate Float. Each entry includes not just a description of the term, but also relevant advice for consumers, such as answers to the questions “Is this loan right for me?” and “Can I negotiate this fee?”

• Guides readers through the bewildering array of new mortgage programs
• Features definitions and explanations of common mortgage, escrow, and closing fees and arcane mortgage terminology

Author:Jack Guttentag
Paperback:350 pages
Company:McGraw-Hill(2004-05-07)
ISBN:0071421653
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Mortgage Encyclopedia: An Authoritative Guide to Mortgage Programs, Practices, Prices and Pitfalls

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The Seventh Edition continues the successful format that has made this casebook one of the most successful in its field.

Author:Grant S. Nelson,Dale A. Whitman
Hardcover:1248 pages
Company:Gale Cengage(2006-06-26)
ISBN:031415955X
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Real Estate Transfer, Finance and Development: Cases and Materials on (American Casebook)

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Home Buying For Dummies, 3rd editionThis may be the best comprehensive guide for home buyers. Home Buying for Dummies is coauthored by Eric Tyson, author of several other books in the For Dummies series, and Ray Brown, a long-time real estate professional. Like other books in the series, this one is an easy and even entertaining read. But it does not gloss over details in pursuit of simplicity. Home Buying for Dummies covers all the bases, providing clear explanations and reasonable judgments on how to select a mortgage, hire a real estate agent, find the right house, and negotiate a good deal. The book goes further than most in providing helpful, specific information. For example, in discussing ways to save money for a future down payment, Home Buying for Dummies even includes the phone numbers for various mutual funds appropriate to different investment time frames. –Barry Mitzman

Author:Eric Tyson,Ray Brown
Paperback:408 pages
Company:Wiley(2006-02-06)
ISBN:0471768472
List Price:$21.99
Amazon Price:$8.99
Used Price:$8.00

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