How To Buy A House In California

This bestseller provides effective strategies for buying a house in California's unique real estate market. Home buyers learn how to: -- choose a neighborhood and find a house -- raise money for a down payment -- unearth the best mortgage -- take advantage of creative financing techniques, such as private mortgages and probate sales -- choose and work with a real estate agent -- inspect a house for physical problems and environmental hazards -- make an offer and successfully negotiate a contract -- go through escrow and take titleHow to Buy a House in California provides detailed advice on how to use the Internet to compare mortgages and apply for a loan, find and screen houses, gather community information and much more Includes all necessary real estate forms and worksheets, including offer forms and disclosure statements.

Strategies that work in California's unique market. Looking for a house in the Golden State? How to Buy a House in California will show you how to get a house you can afford and will enjoy living in for many years. With this bestseller in hand, you'll learn how to: choose a house and neighborhood you'll love select and work with a knowledgeable, hard-working agent qualify for the best mortgage figure out how much down payment you can afford make an offer and negotiate a good deal compete in multiple-bid situations inspect a house for problems and hazards buy and sell houses simultaneously, and get through escrow successfully. This edition is completely updated with tips on how to deal with increasing prices and tightened lending practices. Not a California resident? Check out Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home for information on buying a home in your state.

"This book is for anyone looking for a house in the Golden State. It guides the reader step-by-step through the process of buying a home in California. It explains to the reader how to: choose the house and neighborhood they'll be happy with; select and manage a knowledgeable, hard-working agent; qualify for the best mortgage; figure out how much down payment they can afford; make an offer and negotiate a good deal; compete in multiple-bid situations; inspect a house for problems and hazards; buy and sell houses simultaneously; and get through escrow successfully. Includes helpful checklists and worksheets"--

The most complete guide to buying a home in the Golden State A thorough, practical guide to every aspect of buying a house, How to Buy a House in California will help you make informed decisions that can save you thousands of dollars. With this bestseller in hand, you'll learn how to: choose a house and neighborhood find the right agent get the most up-to-date information on mortgage options and rates take advantage of creative financing strategies from seller financing to government loans figure out how much down payment you can afford make an offer and negotiate with confidence for the best price buy a new house in a development inspect a house for physical problems and environmental hazards juggle buying and selling houses simultaneously successfully go through escrow The 11th edition is completely updated and provides an easy method for calculating how much house you can afford. Plus, you'll find the current rules for government-assisted loans and the latest resources. List of Forms Ideal House Profile House Priorities Worksheet House Comparison Worksheet Family Financial Statement Directions for Completing the Family Financial Statement

This book offers 19 strategies to buy an affordable house. It contains materials on types of mortgages, private financing options, escrow, closing procedures and how to deal with potential problems. Sample offer contracts suitable for use without a broker are also included.

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"South of 49 is a must-read for anyone wanting to buy real estate in the United States. This groundbreaking book is jammed full of practical information that will ensure you avoid all the potential pitfalls." —Les Hewitt, author of The Power of Focus "When buying real estate anywhere in the world, one must know all the facts and go in with eyes wide open. Before you even consider buying outside of Canada, know the realities by reading this book and learn from others' mistakes." —Don R. Campbell, best-selling author of Real Estate Investing in Canada "For any Canadian, buying real estate in the US can be the best decision you ever make, or the worst mistake you'll never forget. Philip's the real deal-an international investor who speaks from experience. This book will teach you how to make a great deal, reduce your risk and enjoy the journey along the way." —Greg Habstritt, founder of SimpleWealth From the Introduction: Whether it's a lifestyle purchase or an investment, there are many factors about buying US property that many Canadian buyers understandably find confusing, or they overlook. Add to that the complexities of the new foreclosure-driven buyers' market, and buying a US property could be a recipe for disaster if you don't do your homework. That's where South of 49 comes in. This book is about more than just tax advice and buying tips. We take you through all of the real-life considerations when buying down south, from travel time and immigration rules to making sure the home or condo you buy actually fits your investment goals. We will also help you answer one very important question when considering such a purchase: Why? Why should you buy a place and not just rent? Why should you buy in Florida instead of California, for example? The answers? It all depends. It depends on you, your individual circumstances and your goals. This book will help you think through these decisions before you make them.

Attention Home Buyers: Don't buy a home before reading book. The home buying process is extremely complex. Financing is difficult, you have to have a pre-approved loan before even making an offer, and there are lots of legal pitfalls to avoid. You need to have a strategy to succeed. This book will provide you that strategy. Plus, you will learn how to save money on the whole process. you will learn things like .... ? When and where to buy ? What type of offer to make ? How to handle inspections ? How to minimize problems ? How to get the best price And a whole lot more. Scroll up and click the "Buy" button now, and learn how to buy your dream home today