You bought your first home -- now what? Nearly 6.4 million homes were purchased in the U.S. last year -- and many of them are owned by young first-time buyers like you, who now find themselves wondering, "What's next?" And with the subprime crisis quickly becoming a general slide in the housing market, you're looking for guidance on how to stay on track financially. With Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home, you'll get the crucial information that will make the difference between worrying about your home and enjoying every minute you spend there. Packed with tips and timely reminders, our latest USA TODAY book gives you the lowdown on: 
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<li>maintenance and repairs 
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<li>safety and security 
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<li>insurance 
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<li>neighbors and disputes 
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<li>taxes 
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<li>remodeling and working with contractors 
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<li>decorating and renovating on a budget 
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<li>mortgages and refinancing, and 
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<li>preparing your home for an eventual sale. This slim volume could potentially save you and your family thousands of dollars -- and perhaps even your home. Turn to this all-in-one resource for the tools and tips you need to keep home ownership simple and fun!</li>

The Essential Guide for First-Time Homeowners: Maximize Your Investment & Enjoy Your New Home (USA Today/Nolo Series)

Business & Money

Bray, Ilona

Schroeder, Alayna

Real Estate

Nolo

Get the right house at the right price with insider tips and advice from the experts! Say goodbye to landlords and laundromats with Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home. This timely title will help you find the right place to live and invest in -- and even have fun doing it. Filled with interesting facts, real-life stories and common pitfalls to avoid, this book provides everything you need to select the right house, the right mortgage, the right agent, the right inspections -- and much more. Get the inside scoop on: 
<li>deciding between a house, condo, co-op or townhouse 
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<li>exploring your local market for the best value 
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<li>qualifying for and lining up financing 
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<li>getting the right inspections and insurance 
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<li>negotiating with sellers or new home builders 
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<li>successfully closing the deal Read through the real-world experiences of over 20 first-time homebuyers, as well as valuable insights from a team of 13 real estate professionals, including: 
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<li>brokers 
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<li>attorneys who specialize in real estate 
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<li>a home inspector 
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<li>a neighborhood researcher 
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<li>a mortgage specialist 
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<li>and more! Along with this step-by-step handbook, you'll get The Homebuyer's Toolkit, a CD-ROM that includes dozens of forms and MP3s which will help you find the right place, crunch the numbers, interview real estate professionals, and even borrow down payment money from your parents. The brand new 2nd edition of Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home is fully updated to reflect the dramatically changing housing market and includes new information on buying foreclosed and bank-owned properties, including what to look for when you're considering these types of homes. You'll get the most up-to-date information on the increasingly strict mortgage market, plus additional tips on how to "green" your new home.</li>

Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home (book with CD-Rom & Audio)

Stewart, Marcia

Find the right house at the right price with insider tips and advice from the experts! Say goodbye to landlords and laundromats with Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home. This timely title will help you find the right place to live and invest in -- and even have fun doing it. Filled with interesting facts, real-life stories and common pitfalls to avoid, this book provides everything you need to select the right house, the right mortgage, the right agent, the right inspections -- and much more. Get the inside scoop on: 
<li>deciding between a house, condo, co-op or townhouse 
</li>
<li>exploring your local market for the best value 
</li>
<li>qualifying for and lining up financing 
</li>
<li>getting the right inspections and insurance 
</li>
<li>negotiating with sellers or new home builders 
</li>
<li>successfully closing the deal Read through the real-world experiences of over 20 first-time homebuyers, as well as valuable insights from a team of 13 real estate professionals, including: 
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<li>brokers 
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<li>attorneys who specialize in real estate 
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<li>a home inspector 
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<li>a neighborhood researcher 
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<li>a mortgage specialist 
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<li>and more! Along with this step-by-step handbook, you'll get The Homebuyer's Toolkit, a CD-ROM that includes dozens of forms and MP3s which will help you find the right place, crunch the numbers, interview real estate professionals, and even borrow down payment money from your parents. The brand new 3rd edition of Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home is fully updated to reflect the dramatically changed housing market, including emphasis on how to do the right kind of research before deciding on a price and the terms of your offer. It also includes a new discussion of what to expect when you're looking for financing. Are you a California resident? Check out How to Buy a House in California</li>

Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

Sell your house quickly at the best price in any market! National median home prices dropped 7.9% between 2005 and 2008, and the downward trend shows no signs of slowing. So what do you do if you want to sell your home now, when the getting a good price for your investment seems nearly impossible? If you want to maximize your return and close the deal quickly, Selling Your House in a Tough Market provides the practical and legal steps you'll need to take to reach your goal. Written with the current market and national economy in mind, this book goes over the specifics that homeowners need to know to make the sale. Whether you're selling your property because of a job change, growing family, or financial troubles, you'll get the information and guidance you need, including: 
<li>knowing your local market 
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<li>picking the right price 
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<li>hiring the best professionals 
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<li>how and when to consider options other than a sale, such as renting 
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<li>negotiating the sale Selling Your House in a Tough Market is the only book available that gives you proven strategies to maximize the return on your investment in your home, no matter what the state of your local housing market.</li>

Selling Your House in a Tough Market: 10 Strategies That Work

Find the right house at the right price with insider tips and advice from the experts! Say goodbye to landlords and laundromats with Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home. This timely title will help you find the right place to live and invest in -- and even enjoy doing it. Filled with interesting facts, real-life stories and insights, and common pitfalls to avoid, this book provides everything you need to select the right type of home for your family, the right mortgage, the right agent, the right inspections -- and much more. Get the inside scoop on: . deciding between a house, condo, co-op or townhouse . exploring your local market for the best value . creating and managing a realistic homebuying budget . qualifying for and securing financing . getting the right inspections and insurance . negotiating with sellers or new home builders . successfully closing the deal Read through the real-world experiences of over 20 first-time homebuyers, as well as valuable insights from a team of 13 real estate professionals, including: brokers . attorneys who specialize in real estate . a home inspector . a neighborhood researcher . a mortgage specialist . and more! Along with this step-by-step handbook, you'll get The Homebuyer's Toolkit, including dozens of forms and MP3s to help you find the right place, crunch the numbers, interview real estate professionals, and even borrow down payment money from your parents. The brand new edition of Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home is fully updated to reflect the dramatically changed housing market, with emphasis on how to do the right kind of research before deciding on a price and the terms of your offer. It also includes a new discussion of what to expect when you're looking for financing. Are you a California resident? Check out How to Buy a House in California - Download forms for book at nolo.com

Everything a buyer needs to know to buy a first home, with insider tips and advice from the experts! Rental prices have gone through the roof, more homes are coming up for sale, and buying a home remains a sound investment. But how do you know whether you’re ready? And what steps should you take in the weeks or months ahead to find, buy, and move into your new home? Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home will help you find the right place to live and invest in -- and enjoy the process, too. Filled with interesting facts, real-life stories and insights, and common pitfalls to avoid, this book provides everything you need to select the right type of home, the right mortgage, the right agent, the right inspections -- and much more. Get the inside scoop on: 
<ul>
<li> deciding between a house, condo, co-op or townhouse 
</li>
<li> exploring your local market for the best value 
</li>
<li> creating and managing a realistic homebuying budget 
</li>
<li> qualifying for and securing loan financing 
</li>
<li> getting the right inspections and insurance 
</li>
<li> negotiating with sellers or new home builders 
</li>
<li> successfully closing the deal 
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</ul> Read through the real-world experiences of over 20 first-time homebuyers, as well as valuable insights from a team of 13 real estate professionals, including: <ul>
<li> real estate brokers 
</li>
<li> attorneys who specialize in real estate 
</li>
<li> a home inspector 
</li>
<li> a neighborhood researcher 
</li>
<li> a mortgage specialist 
</li>
<li> and more! 
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</ul> The brand new edition of Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home is fully updated to reflect the dramatically changed U.S. housing market, with emphasis on how to assess the state of your local market and local homes’ true worth before making an offer and negotiating the terms of the deal. Download forms for book at nolo.com

There’s no place like home! The number of homes for sale is on the rise and mortgage rates remain near historic lows. That makes now a great time to say goodbye to your landlord. With Nolo’s Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home, you’ll not only find the right house for you, you’ll have fun doing it. This book provides everything you need to: <ul>
<li> research the local market and listings </li>
<li> decide between a house, condo, co-op, or townhouse </li>
<li> create a realistic budget </li>
<li> qualify for a loan you can truly afford </li>
<li> borrow a down payment from friends or family </li>
<li> protect yourself with inspections and insurance, and </li>
<li> negotiate and close the deal successfully. 
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</ul> You’ll find insights from 15 real estate professionals―brokers, attorneys, mortgage specialists, a home inspector, a neighborhood researcher, and more. It’s like having a team of experts by your side! Plus, read real-life stories of over 20 first-time homebuyers. Download the Homebuyer’s Toolkit Dozens of downloadable forms and podcasts that will help you find your dream home, crunch the numbers, interview real estate professionals, inspect the house thoroughly, and more―available on Nolo.com (details inside).

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The Essential Guide for First-Time Homeowners: Maximize Your Investment & Enjoy Your New Home (USA Today/Nolo Series)

Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home (book with CD-Rom & Audio)

Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

Selling Your House in a Tough Market: 10 Strategies That Work

Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home