Buying a Home When You're Single

By Donna G. Albrecht

Buying a home when you're single is much easier than you ever imagined. Do you dream about the personal and financial freedom of owning your own home, but feel overwhelmed by the prospect of buying one yourself? Donna Albrecht demystifies home buying and takes you step-by-step through the entire process, from hiring a real estate agent to closing the deal. She defines intimidating terms and techniques, helps you recognize opportunities, and steers you clear of traps and pitfalls. Packed with checklists, forms, worksheets, and a comprehensive glossary, this book details: How mortgages work and choosing the best one for your needs Securing financing to fit your earning power Matching your specific needs and pocketbook with the ideal home Evaluating housing choices, including co-ops, condos, single-family dwellings, mobile homes, and others Strategies for working with agents Techniques for negotiating the best price on a home

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471024996
• ISBN13: 9780471024996
• Release Date: April 1994
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent for Single Home Buyers

"Buying A Home When You're Single" is an excellent way of putting all the fears of home buying in the past. Donna Albrecht describes true to life expierences, from singles that have purchased homes in the last decade. The author walks you through all the steps of searching for a home, getting prequalifed, finding an agent, and struggling through escrow. The home buying process is described in a clear and concise manner that everyone can understand. You will not be bumbarded with confusing real estate jargen that will discourge you from buying a home. On the contrary, it will provide you with all the necessary tools you will need to puchase a home.