Nolo's How To Buy A House In California nolo's how to buy a house in california by warner, serkes, devine edition/year: 11th ed., 2009 isbn: 9781413309232 format: paperback-new sku: 92117 our low price: $32.95 availability: this item ships within the next business day. a thorough, practical guide to every aspect of buying a house, how to buy a house in california will help you make informed decisions that can save you thousands of dollars. with this bestseller in hand, you'll learn how to: choose a house and neighborhood; find the right agent; get the most up-to-date information on mortgage options and rates; take advantage of creative financing strategies from seller financing to government loans; figure out how much down payment you can afford; make an offer and negotiate with confidence for the best price; buy a new house in a development; inspect a house for physical problems and environmental hazards; juggle buying and selling houses simultaneously; successfully go through escrow. this edition provides all new information on limited equity cooperatives, co-housing and other shared-living arrangements, plus a new section on "non-money" ways to make your purchase offer attractive. it also provides an evaluation of the latest mortgage options, such as no-interest loans, and advice on dealing with california's homeowner's insurance crisis. home buyers beyond california: even though this book provides state-specific forms and information for californians, most of the material in it can help home buyers in the other 49 states as well. don't buy a house without it! table of contents includes: describe your dream house; how much house can you afford?; narrowing the affordability gap: how to afford buying a house; raising money for your down payment; working with real estate professionals; how to find a house; new houses, developments and condominiums; financing your house: an overview; fixed rate mortgages; adjustable rate mortgages; government-assisted loans; private mortgages; obtaining a mortgage;... store.lawbooks.com