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Summary: We even have Real Estate URL Links in the book!
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You'll love "How To Buy A House In California" Bob Bruss, nationally syndicated columnist said "This book can't be too
highly recommended for homebuyers and homeowners. The best
real estate agents will also want to study it, so they can be
of greater service to their clients"
I'm co-author, and a Berkeley Realtor. My wife and I specialize in helping nice folk buy great homes in Berkeley,
Albany, Kensington & El Cerrito. We offer FREE referrals to
highly qualified buyer-brokers anywhere in the United States!
Send personal Email to Realtor@home-buy-sell.com or visit my personal
web site at http://www.home-buy-sell.com
Call toll free 800/887-6668 for home buying information
--This text refers to the Paperback edition
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Summary: As usual, the only book you'll need.
Review: I used the Nolo Press tenants' rights book in the past to (successfully) sue my deposit-greedy/law-breaking landlords. I just used this book to buy my first home in the competitive Bay Area (yes, it's still highly competitive even in these "tough times"). Nolo's book is accurate and insightful, written in a voice that's accessible and, at times, fun and tongue-in-cheek. The organization of information, as usual, is right on. And the links and helpful sidebars are fantastic! Don't waste your money on other books. I swear this one is the only book you'll need.
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Summary: An excellent reference for first-time CA buyers
Review: If you've bought a house before, some parts of this book may seem somewhat elementary. And, admittedly, a lot of the information about how much you can afford is available on the web on various home-buying sites. On the other hand, I found the location-specific information very helpful, and the advice in the book is solid and reliable. The real winners are those who are preparing to buy a house for the first time. This book will take you through pretty much all the steps, from thinking about what you want in a house and finding good neighborhoods, through figuring out how much you can afford. It's an excellent reference guide for somebody who's just starting to think about buying, and will be useful all the way through closing. IIf I had to choose just one book on buying a house, it would be this one.
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Summary: Informative and easy to understand
Review: This book explains all the little nuances about buying a house. I read the whole thing and parts of it more than once before I bought my first house. It is well organized so that you can read just certain chapters if you need specific information right away. I actually sold my copy online after my house closed. Later, I ended up buying a copy as a gift for a friend. I recommend this book to all my friends who are thinking about buying a house.
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Summary: Informative and easy to understand
Review: This book explains all the little nuances about buying a house. I read the whole thing and parts of it more than once before I bought my first house. It is well organized so that you can read just certain chapters if you need specific information right away. I actually sold my copy online after my house closed. Later, I ended up buying a copy as a gift for a friend. I recommend this book to all my friends who are thinking about buying a house.
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Summary: An excellent reference for first-time CA buyers
Review: This book was a godsend for my husband and I. We purchased a probate property (for approximately $15,000 under its appraised value) without ANY assistance from Realtors! The tips in this book, from knowing what questions to ask during the buying process to working out the terms of a loan, made us sound like experts at the negotiating table. Highly recommended in an especially competitive and expensive California real estate market.
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Summary: For First-Time Buyers or Any Buyers
Review: This book was a godsend for my husband and I. We purchased a probate property (for approximately $15,000 under its appraised value) without ANY assistance from Realtors! The tips in this book, from knowing what questions to ask during the buying process to working out the terms of a loan, made us sound like experts at the negotiating table. Highly recommended in an especially competitive and expensive California real estate market.
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Summary: As usual, the only book you'll need.
Review: This book was recommended to us by a friend who bought a home in California. Since then, we've bought it for other friends and family. Nolo Press publishes excellent books, and this is no exception. If you only read one book on buying a home (in California), this should be it.
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Summary: Highly recommended - Nolo Press does it again
Review: This book was recommended to us by a friend who bought a home in California. Since then, we've bought it for other friends and family. Nolo Press publishes excellent books, and this is no exception. If you only read one book on buying a home (in California), this should be it.
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Summary: An excellent resource well worth it's retail price.
Review: This well-written, concise resource helped us to buy our first home in California, with neither the seller nor us (the buyer) using a real estate agent. As a result of having read this book, we were able to cut $10,000 off the price of our home, and convinced the seller to accept our offer even with a contingency on the sale of another property. I highly recommend this book to anyone considering buying a home in California.
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