{"product_id":"home-buying-101-from-mortgages-and-the-mls-to-making-the-offer-and-moving-in-your-essential-guide-to-buying-your-first-home-hardcover","title":"Home Buying 101: From Mortgages and the MLS to Making the Offer and Moving In, Your Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJon Gorey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn all the ins and outs of buying a home and give yourself an advantage in the real estate game with this essential house-buying guidebook.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBuying a first home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Will you qualify for a mortgage? Is your dream home achievable? How do you make sure your offer will beat others? Don't worry--now you can arm yourself with the information you need to know before you begin the hunt! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHome Buying 101\u003c\/i\u003e, you will learn all the skills you need to find the right house at the right price, with financing that fits your budget. Full of nuts-and-bolts advice and organized in an easy-to-read format, this book will teach you all the basics of: \u003cbr\u003e -Deciding the right time to buy\u003cbr\u003e -Getting your finances in order\u003cbr\u003e -Choosing a realtor--or going solo\u003cbr\u003e -Assessing neighborhood\/comps\u003cbr\u003e -Deciphering the MLS\/reading the listings for clues\u003cbr\u003e -Buyers' vs. sellers' markets\u003cbr\u003e -Types of mortgage loans\u003cbr\u003e -Property insurance\u003cbr\u003e -Making a smart offer \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the help of this guide, you'll learn how to find the house of your dreams at a price you can afford!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJon Gorey is an award-winning freelance writer covering real estate, home improvement, travel, family, and personal finance. Based in Boston, Jon writes most frequently for \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBoston Glob\u003c\/i\u003ee and \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as his real estate and home improvement blog, \u003ci\u003eHouse \u0026amp; Hammer\u003c\/i\u003e; other notable bylines include\u003ci\u003e Apartment Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMommy Poppins\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBoston Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. Jon has received a dozen awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE), including the President's Gold Award for Best Freelance Collection in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.3 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767244423456,"sku":"9781507217405","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d58d4cba54e5229373557cac9982e114.webp?v=1780307400","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/home-buying-101-from-mortgages-and-the-mls-to-making-the-offer-and-moving-in-your-essential-guide-to-buying-your-first-home-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}