Drawn from the real-life experiences of hundreds of thousands of first-time home buyers, Your First Home provides proven, practical guidance on how to:

• Hire a great real estate agent
• Determine what you can afford to buy
• Secure the best financing
• Recognize the right home for you
• Craft a winning offer and negotiate with sellers
• Spot serious issues at inspection
• Close on your new home and maintain it

You'll also learn about successful creative financing strategies and ways to overcome less-than-perfect credit.