How to Buy a House in California

By Real Estate Broker Ira Serkes

Strategies that work in California's unique market

Looking for a house in the Golden State? This bestselling book, written specifically for California, will show you how to find a house you can afford and will enjoy living in for many years.

You'll save time and money by learning how to:

choose a house and neighborhood you'll love
select and manage a knowledgeable, hard-working agent
qualify for the best mortgage
figure out how much down payment you can afford
make an offer and negotiate a good deal
compete in multiple-bid situations
inspect a house for problems and hazards
buy and sell houses simultaneously, and
get through escrow successfully.

This 19th edition is completely updated to address new difficulties in obtaining affordable insurance and a mortgage.

Packed with checklists and financial information, How to Buy a House in California will guide you step-by-step through the challenges of purchasing a home in California.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1413333133
• ISBN13: 9781413333138
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: NOLO
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.8" x 8.9"