This bestseller provides effective strategies for buying a house in California's unique real estate market. Home buyers learn how to: • find a house and choose a neighborhood • 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 title.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. The 11th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest laws and today’s real estate market and includes all necessary real estate forms and worksheets, including offer forms and disclosure statements.

How to Buy a House in California

Business & Money

Warner, Ralph E.

Serkes, Ira

Devine, George

Real Estate

Nolo

Buy a home in the Golden State with the most complete guide available. 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: 
<li>choose a house and neighborhood 
</li>
<li>find the right agent 
</li>
<li>get the most up-to-date information on mortgage options and rates 
</li>
<li>take advantage of creative financing strategies - from seller financing to government loans 
</li>
<li>figure out how much down payment you can afford 
</li>
<li>make an offer and negotiate with confidence for the best price 
</li>
<li>buy a new house in a development 
</li>
<li>inspect a house for physical problems and environmental hazards 
</li>
<li>juggle buying and selling houses simultaneously 
</li>
<li>successfully go through escrow The 12th edition is completely updated to reflect the changing housing market, including an updated discussion about what to look for when buying a foreclosed or bank-owned home. Plus, you'll get the most up-to-date criteria lenders now require when you're shopping for a mortgage.</li>

Buy a home in the Golden State with the most complete guide available. 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: 
<li>choose a house and neighborhood 
</li>
<li>find the right agent 
</li>
<li>get the most up-to-date information on mortgage options and rates 
</li>
<li>take advantage of creative financing strategies - from seller financing to government loans 
</li>
<li>figure out how much down payment you can afford 
</li>
<li>make an offer and negotiate with confidence for the best price 
</li>
<li>buy a new house in a development 
</li>
<li>inspect a house for physical problems and environmental hazards 
</li>
<li>juggle buying and selling houses simultaneously 
</li>
<li>successfully go through escrow The 13th edition is completely updated to reflect a new housing market. You'll get the most up-to-date information on how to perform effective research before you decide on the price and terms of your offer. Plus, you'll get the lowdown on the ever-changing process of securing financing successfully.</li>

WARNER, Ralph

Buy a home in California using these effective strategies 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 This edition is completely updated to reflect a new housing market. You'll get the most up-to-date information on how to perform effective research before you decide on the price and terms of your offer. Plus, you'll get the lowdown on the ever-changing process of securing financing successfully.

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: <ul>
<li>choose a house and neighborhood you'll love</li> <li>select and manage a knowledgeable, hard-working agent</li> <li>qualify for the best mortgage</li> <li>figure out how much down payment you can afford</li> <li>make an offer and negotiate a good deal</li> <li>compete in multiple-bid situations</li> <li>inspect a house for problems and hazards</li> <li>buy and sell houses simultaneously</li> <li>get through escrow successfully</li> </ul>
This 15th edition is completely updated with tips on how to deal with increasing prices and tightened lending practices. Plus, you’ll find information on new laws regarding buying a foreclosure home. Packed with checklists and financial information, How to Buy a House in California will guide you step-by-step through the process of buying a home. Check out Nolo's list of California products for your other legal tasks. Not a California resident? Check out Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home for information on buying a home in your state.

Warner Attorney, Ralph

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How to Buy a House in California

How to Buy a House in California

How to Buy a House in California

How to Buy a House in California

How to Buy a House in California