Though fun and exciting, buying a home can also be complicated and confusing—and most people learn the hard way that a wrong move can cost dearly. In order to find the perfect home at the best price, you must have skill, foresight, and a little guidance from experienced professionals. Home Buying for Dummies, Third Edition provides just that! Packed with invaluable advice in an objective, down-to-earth style that will have you sitting in your dream home in no time, this friendly guide contains everything you need to know to play the home buying game. It has the tools you need to:Improve your credit score and select a mortgageChoose a time and place to buyDetermine the price you want to payAssemble an all-star real estate teamMake use of the wonderful world of the InternetNegotiate your best dealInspect and protect your homeHandle and become responsible for the titleCope with buyer’s remorseFeatured in this guide are tips and tricks on things you should do after you seal the deal, as well as things you ought to know about real estate investing. Also included is advice on how to sell your house, as well as a sample real estate purchase contract and a good inspection report. Don’t get chewed up by the real estate market—Home Buying for Dummies, Third Edition will lead you to the home you want!
Now updated — America's #1 bestselling home-buying book!Want to buy a house, but concerned about the market? Have no fear — this trusted guide arms you with Eric Tyson and Ray Brown's time-tested advice and updated strategies for buying a home in current market conditions. You'll discover how to find the right property, make smart financial decisions, and understand the latest lending requirements and tax implications.New to this edition — new and expanded coverage to help homebuyers take advantage of low home prices, understand the subprime mortgage crisis, obtain a mortgage, and improve credit scoresTo buy or not to buy? — weigh the advantages of owning versus renting, get your finances in order, and know how much house you can safely affordHandle financing — understand your credit rating, navigate the different types of mortgages, and complete all paperworkPlay the real estate game — find the right location and property, assemble an all-star real estate team, and make the most of the Internet's real estate resourcesLet's make a deal — negotiate with finesse, make successful offers, inspect and protect your new home, and cover all your bases in escrow"Invaluable information, especially for the first-time home buyer." —Fort Worth Star-Telegram"A reference you'll turn to time after time." —St. Petersburg TimesOpen the book and find:Reasons why home prices rise and fallHands-on instruction for buying a home in up or down marketsHow to pay the price you wantThe best mortgage optionsA sample home-buying contractPros and cons of comparable market analysisTips for overcoming mortgage and appraisal problemsHow to cope with buyer's remorseThe best real estate Web sites
New how-to details on staging and curb appeal The fun and easy way? to minimize selling hassles and get top dollar for your house Want to stand out to homebuyers in today's crowded market? America's #1 bestselling real estate authors have revised their classic guide to save you time and money as you prepare to sell your property. They'll show you when to put your house on the market, the pros and cons of FSBO, and the best ways to utilize the Internet, from online listings to digital photos. Discover how to: * Prepare your property to attract buyers * Determine your asking price * Hire the right real estate agent * Market and show your house * Negotiate for the best offer
The best-selling investing guide offers new information, new insights, and new perspectivesThere's nothing better than having your money make more money—and getting to that place isn't as complicated as you've been led to believe. With some common sense, careful planning, and the right advice, you too can watch your money accumulate like it's growing on trees. In the Ninth Edition of Investing for Dummies, best-selling author and nationally renowned personal finance expert Eric Tyson shows you how to make your money work for you with rock-solid advice that's stood the test of time. Steering clear of flashy get-rich-quick schemes, Tyson offers a slow-and-steady approach that can work for everyone from young professionals just starting their careers to baby boomers who want to bulk up their nest eggs just before retirement. In the book, you will: Get started with investing by exploring your investment choices, weighing risk vs. return, and get your financial house in orderDiscover the parts that stocks, bonds, real estate, and small business can play in your portfolioLearn to choose the right periodicals, radio, tv, and web resources that keep you informed and help you avoid the hypeWith updated coverage of new developments like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and their impact on investments, along with the growing trend amongst brokers toward zero- and low-fee stock trades, the Ninth Edition of Investing For Dummies is the latest can't-miss guide to investing your money like a boss.
Become a savvy investor with this updated Wall Street Journal bestsellerWant to take charge of your financial future? This national bestselling guide has been thoroughly updated to provide you with the latest insights into smart investing, from weighing your investment options (such as stocks, real estate, and small business) to understanding risks and returns, managing your portfolio, and much more.Get time-tested investment advice -- expert author Eric Tyson shares his extensive knowledge and reveals how to invest in challenging marketsDiscover all the fundamentals of investing -- explore your investment choices, weigh risks and returns, choose the right investment mix, and protect your assetsNavigate Wall Street -- understand the financial markets and the Federal Reserve, avoid problematic buying practices, and evaluate investment researchBuild wealth with stocks, bonds, and mutual funds -- use indexes, understand prices, minimize costs, and diversify your investmentsGet rich with real estate -- find the right property, evaluate the market, finance your investments, work with agents, and close the dealStart, buy, or invest in a business -- write a business plan, finance your business, and improve profitabilityManage college and retirement savings accounts -- establish your goals, evaluate your investment options, and tame your taxesOpen the book and find:Recommendations on the best stock, bond, and money market fundsThe best times to buy and sell stocks and bondsThe scoop on exchange-traded and hedge fundsTips for reading and analyzing financial reportsThe best online brokersHow to make safe and profitable real estate investmentsA wealth of information on the best investment tools and resources
Expanded coverage of ETFs, fund alternatives, and Internet researchCash in on the latest wealth-building techniques with America's #1 best-selling mutual fund bookWant to make the most of mutual funds? Personal finance expert Eric Tyson shares his time-tested investing advice, as well as updates to his fund recommendations and revised coverage of tax law changes, in this user-friendly resource. Sample fund portfolios and updated forms show you exactly how to accomplish your financial goals.Pick the best funds and avoid losersAssemble and maintain a portfolioEvaluate your funds' performanceTrack and invest in funds onlineFix common fund problems
Need a mortgage but worried about the market? In Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition, bestselling authors Eric Tyson and Ray Brown give you proven solutions for obtaining a mortgage, whether you want to buy your first home, refinance, or tap into your equity. You get the latest on sub-prime and adjustable-rate mortgages, finding the best lender, avoiding fiscal pitfalls and foreclosure, and much, much, more! This easy-to-understand, objective, and jargon-free guide helps you fine-tune your finances, figure out what you can afford, and improve your credit score before you go mortgage shopping. You’ll get familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages, 15- and 30-year loans, and conforming and jumbo packages. You also get help finding and working with reputable professionals, comparing programs, and securing terms you can live with. Discover how to:Match your mortgage to your financial goalsQualify for a mortgage even when money is tightFind the right loan for youChoose the best lender/brokerNegotiate the best termsCalculate your costs and paymentsUnderstand and complete all paperworkRefinance an existing mortgageUnderstand and consider special situation loansExplore reverse mortgages and other optionsDecipher amortization tables and comparison worksheetsUse the Internet wisely when mortgage shoppingNow, more than ever, you need clear, reliable information that helps you get the mortgage you need at a price you can afford. You need Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition!
Everything you need to confidently make real estate part of your investing planDo you want to get involved in real estate investing, but aren't quite sure where to start? Real Estate Investing For Dummies is your go-to resource for making sense of the subject, offering plain-English, step-by-step explanations of everything you need to know to keep yourself one step ahead of the competition. Inside, you'll discover how to overcome the challenges of the market, take advantage of the opportunities in any real estate environment—including a down market—and so much more.Written by industry experts Eric Tyson and Robert Griswold, this new edition of Real Estate Investing For Dummies offers proven, practical, and actionable advice for anyone who wants to invest in income-producing properties. With the help of this straightforward and time-tested information, you'll get the know-how to wisely and confidently make smart, sound, and informed real estate investing decisions that will reap big rewards.Shows you how to make real estate part of your long-term investment planProvides tips on getting the best deals on financingOffers trusted guidance on mastering the art of property valuationGives you access to unprecedented information on how to build wealth in any marketIf you want to jump into the real estate market as a first-time investor or just want to brush up on recent changes that have occurred in the field, Real Estate Investing For Dummies is an essential resource you'll turn to again and again.