Don’t leave the biggest financial decision of your life up to chance.
Buying your first home is exciting until one missed step puts your loan, finances or the whole deal at risk.
With higher borrowing costs, rising home prices and tighter monthly budgets, there’s not much room for bad assumptions or guesswork. The Homebuyer’s Question & Answer Book helps first-time buyers understand the process, ask better questions and avoid costly mistakes before they sign, spend or commit.
Inside, you’ll get straight answers to questions like:
→ Am I buying too much house just because a lender approved me for a bigger loan?
→ Can my credit score, debt or down payment keep me from getting a mortgage?
→ What monthly payment can I really afford once taxes, insurance, repairs and everyday life are included?
→ How much money do I need upfront beyond the down payment?
→ Can I buy a home with a friend, sibling or partner?
→ Can AI and automation help me simplify this process?
→ What happens if the inspection uncovers expensive issues?
→ What can I do if an appraisal comes in lower than my offer price?
→ When can buying a home “as is” be a smart move for my situation?
Written by the author of Second Homes For Dummies and The RE/MAX Home Buyer’s Survival Guide, this second edition answers first-time buyers’ biggest questions about financing, house hunting, offers, inspections, appraisals, closing day and what happens after you get the keys to your new home.
For buyers, this is a consolidated guide to the questions that come up before, during and after closing. For real estate agents, lenders and brokers, it’s a simple client resource for quick answers when buyers need them.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. First-time buyers are walking into a brutal real estate market with high prices, confusing mortgage terms, tight inventory and an endless loop of online advice. The Homebuyer's Question & Answer Book (second edition) gives bookstores, libraries and retailers a much-needed consumer finance title for readers facing one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.Author of Second Homes for Dummies and The RE/MAX Homebuyer's Survival Guide, Bridget McCrea covers the topics that first-time buyers are afraid to get wrong, including: How much house can I really afford without becoming house poor?What will a lender ask for?What should I really be looking for at a showing?Can a low appraisal kill the whole deal?What does "as is" mean?How much cash do I need beyond the down payment?Who is looking out for me before closing?What happens if I find a hidden defect after I move in?The book walks readers from early budgeting and credit prep through house hunting, offers, inspections, appraisals, insurance, closing costs, buyer protections and the first months of homeownership. It's built for anyone who wants accurate answers before they sign, spend or commit. First-time buyers are dealing with high prices, confusing mortgages and costly mistakes. This book helps buyers make good decisions about their budgets, lenders, inspections, appraisals and protections before they sign, spend or commit. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798994658741
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. First-time buyers are walking into a brutal real estate market with high prices, confusing mortgage terms, tight inventory and an endless loop of online advice. The Homebuyer's Question & Answer Book (second edition) gives bookstores, libraries and retailers a much-needed consumer finance title for readers facing one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.Author of Second Homes for Dummies and The RE/MAX Homebuyer's Survival Guide, Bridget McCrea covers the topics that first-time buyers are afraid to get wrong, including: How much house can I really afford without becoming house poor?What will a lender ask for?What should I really be looking for at a showing?Can a low appraisal kill the whole deal?What does "as is" mean?How much cash do I need beyond the down payment?Who is looking out for me before closing?What happens if I find a hidden defect after I move in?The book walks readers from early budgeting and credit prep through house hunting, offers, inspections, appraisals, insurance, closing costs, buyer protections and the first months of homeownership. It's built for anyone who wants accurate answers before they sign, spend or commit. First-time buyers are dealing with high prices, confusing mortgages and costly mistakes. This book helps buyers make good decisions about their budgets, lenders, inspections, appraisals and protections before they sign, spend or commit. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798994658741
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