Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

There's no place like home!

Ready to say goodbye to your landlord? With help from Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home, you'll not only find the right house for you, you'll have fun doing it.

Learn how to:

• research the local market and listings


• choose a house, condo, co-op, or townhouse


• create a realistic budget


• qualify for a loan you can truly afford


• borrow a down payment from friends or family


• protect yourself with inspections and insurance, and


• negotiate and close the deal successfully.

You'll find insights from numerous real estate professionals--agents, attorneys, mortgage specialists, a home inspector, and more. It's like having a team of experts by your side! Plus, read real-life stories of over 20 first-time homebuyers.

Author: Ilona Bray, Ann O'Connell
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 03/25/2025
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 8.82h x 6.93w x 1.02d
ISBN13: 9781413332421
ISBN10: 1413332420
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Real Estate | Buying & Selling Homes
- Law | Real Estate
- Law | Reference