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 scores
  
• To 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 afford
  
• Handle financing — understand your credit rating, navigate the different types of mortgages, and complete all paperwork
  
• Play 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 resources
  
• Let'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 Times

Open the book and find:

• Reasons why home prices rise and fall
  
• Hands-on instruction for buying a home in up or down markets
  
• How to pay the price you want
  
• The best mortgage options
  
• A sample home-buying contract
  
• Pros and cons of comparable market analysis
  
• Tips for overcoming mortgage and appraisal problems
  
• How to cope with buyer's remorse
  
• The best real estate Web sites