Buying a Home When You're Single

The single person's complete guide to buying your own home

Do you dream of having a home of your own? With nearly half of all new home buyers being single, you're in good company. But how do you go about finding the right place and actually purchasing it? What do you, as a single person, need to know? In Buying a Home When You're Single, Donna Albrecht demystifies the home-buying process and takes you step by step through the entire process of acquiring the home of your dreams--from hiring a real estate agent to closing the deal. Whether you envision yourself in a palatial mansion or a modest condo, co-op, or manufactured home, here's your guide to making your dream come true!

* Learn how mortgages work and how to choose the best one for you

* Secure financing to fit your earning power

* Find specific help for first-timers

* Mine the Internet's rich real estate information

* Evaluate housing choices including co-ops, condos, single-family dwellings, manufactured homes, and others

* Negotiate the best price on a home

* Improve your investment after your purchase

Author: Donna G. Albrecht
Publisher: Trade Paper Press
Published: 01/01/2001
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 8.98h x 5.99w x 0.65d
ISBN13: 9780471392415
ISBN10: 0471392413
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Real Estate | Buying & Selling Homes

About the Author
DONNA G. ALBRECHT is a professional writer with an expertise in real estate. She has written for such publications as Ms., Modern Maturity, the San Francisco Examiner, and Entrepreneur. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area.