"Getting the most for your time and money"--Cover. Includes index.
Contents:
PART I: BUYING A HOUSE: So you want to buy a house? -- How to buy a house: the first steps -- How to look at a home -- How to make an offer on a house -- PART II: AGENTS: Real estate agents -- PART III: MORTGAGES: Choosing the right mortgage -- Understanding adjustable rate mortgages -- FHA, VA, and state mortgage programs -- Types of lenders -- Refinancing a loan -- Applying for a mortgage -- Down payments and prepaid points -- Biweekly payments, equity loans, and reverse mortgages -- PART IV: LAND: Buying land -- PART V: NEW HOMES: Buying a brand-new home -- PART VI: CONDOS, CO-OPS, AND TIME SHARES: Condominiums and co-ops -- Vacation homes and time-shares -- PART VII: CLOSING THE DEAL: Closing the deal -- PART VIII: INSURING YOUR HOME: Home insurance and home warranties -- PART IX: SELLING YOUR HOME: How to get the most for your home at resale -- PART X: MOVING: Preparing for a move -- PART XI: REAL ESTATE IN CYBERSPACE: Enter the web.
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