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| 4. | Go In With Knowledge |
| (Millersville, PA United States) March 26, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| This book helped me to understand and be aware of the many goings on in a
real estate transaction. I was able to go into the process prepared and
with good questions to ask my agent about the property, costs, etc. I
highly recommend this book. |
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| 5. | It's great, but why? |
| (NE Philly, PA) August 21, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I'm an idiot. I was so bored one weekend so I sat down and read this whole
book my dad had bought for himself. But if I was shopping for a home, this
would be the book. It is so funny and will help anyone searching for a
home! |
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| 6. | Great for first-time home buyers |
| (Germany) March 15, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars |
| This is a very good comprehensive introduction to the home-buying process
for first-time homeowners. It's very easy to read yet guides you in the
crucial areas of buying a home. A must read for those who have never
bought a home but are considering it. |
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| 7. | Now I'm ready to handle the chaotic property market! |
| (Sunnyvale, CA USA) March 24, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars |
| My perspective on buying a home has changed 180 degrees after buying this
book. Not only that, but now I finally know why there are so many dummie
books sold each year. The writing is easy to flow through. The content... read full review |
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| 8. | Buying a House? Buy this book 1st (it will pay for itself) |
| (Pensacola, FL United States) March 12, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars |
| My wife and I purchased this book to help us in our hunt for our first
home. We were total novices about the entire home buying process since we
had always been apartment dwellers. I read through the book several... read full review |
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| 9. | I'm so glad I bought this |
| (Warrenville, IL) May 16, 1999 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I bought this book from Amazon.com about a year ago and because I did, I
was able to carry on intelligent conversations with my agent and lender as
I recently purchased a home. Even better, I felt prepared for those... read full review |
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| 10. | Answered a lot of my questions |
| (Missouri) May 14, 1999 - 5.0/5 stars |
| If you are thinking about or in the process of purchasing your first home,
you really should read this book. Practical advice written in laymen's
terms. |
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| 11. | A Very Complete Book |
| (NY) April 6, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I never bought real estate in my life. I never shopped for a mortgage in my
life. But after reading this book I am extremely well versed in both. I
have been interviewing both buyer's brokers and mortgage lenders and I... read full review |
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| 12. | Absolutely practical, the only book you'll need. |
| (Chicago, IL United States) April 30, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars |
| With no other experience than this book and its sister 'House Selling for
Dummies' I have done 3 transactions over the last two years. I used them
as overviews, instruction manuals and reference guides. Covers the basics
in ... read full review |
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| 13. | As complete a book on home-buying that I've seen |
| (El Cajon, CA United States) January 27, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I bought this book several years ago when I decided to baptize myself into
home ownership...for the first time. There was a great price on a fixer
home in SoCal. I purchased this book after going to a bookstore and
perusing... read full review |
