Ilona Bray

Ira Serkes

Strategies that work in California’s unique market Looking for a house in the Golden State? This bestselling book, written specifically for California, will show you how to find a house you can afford and will enjoy living in for many years. You’ll save time and money by learning how to: choose a house and neighborhood you’ll love select and manage 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 18th edition is completely updated to cover dealing with limited housing supply and the affordability challenges created by rising mortgage interest rates, as well as tips on conducting most or all of the househunting process virtually. Packed with checklists and financial information, How to Buy a House in California will guide you step-by-step through the challenges of purchasing a home in California.

How to Buy a House in California

Strategies that work in California’s unique market Looking for a house in the Golden State? This bestselling book, written specifically for California, will show you how to find a house you can afford and will enjoy living in for many years. You’ll save time and money by learning how to: choose a house and neighborhood you’ll love select and manage 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 19th edition is completely updated to address new difficulties in obtaining affordable insurance and a mortgage. Packed with checklists and financial information, How to Buy a House in California will guide you step-by-step through the challenges of purchasing a home in California.

Ralph E. Warner

George Devine

In this new edition of How to Buy a House in California, readers will find effective strategies for buying a house in California's changing market. It shows buyers how to: -- choose a house and a neighborhood -- find the right agent -- use creative financing strategies -- figure out how much down payment they can afford -- make an offer and negotiate for the best possible price -- inspect a house for problems and environmental hazards, including mold -- successfully go through escrow -- and moreReaders also get all the necessary real estate forms and worksheets in this up-to-date edition.

Ira Serkes

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