How to Buy a House in California

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 18th edition is completely updated to cover dealing with limited housing supply and the affordability challenges created by rising mortgage interest rates, as well as tips on conducting most or all of the househunting process virtually.
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.

Author: Ira Serkes, Ilona Bray
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 01/31/2023
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.2lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.90w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781413330441
18th Edition