Barron's Educational Ser.
The smart consumer's guide to home buying.
This guide to home buying is presented by Schkeeper, an engineer, Freidman, a real estate consultant, and Harris, a consultant and former research economist at Texas A&M U. They guide prospective buyers through the process, aiming to help them create a realistic plan. They begin by giving guidance on being ready to buy a home, and describe topics such as figuring out needs, affordability, and mortgages. Other chapters address condo ownership, inspections and negotiations, insurance, refinancing, and remodeling. Additional topics include vacation homes, investment properties, and selling. Checklists, worksheets, and real examples are integrated. There is no bibliography, but a list of websites is appended. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
