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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Nolo
Publication date February 28, 2005
Binding Paperback
Edition 10th
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9781413300673
ISBN-10 1413300677
Dimensions 1 by 8.25 by 10.50 in.
Weight 1.92 lbs.
Original list price $29.99
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: The most complete guide to buying a home in the Golden State.

A thorough, practical guide to every aspect of buying a house, How to Buy a House in California will help you make informed decisions that can save you thousands of dollars. With this bestseller in hand, you'll learn how to:

choose a house and neighborhood find the right agent get the most up-to-date information on mortgage options and rates take advantage of creative financing strategies – from seller financing to government loans figure out how much down payment you can afford make an offer and negotiate with confidence for the best price buy a new house in a development inspect a house for physical problems and environmental hazards juggle buying and selling houses simultaneously successfully go through escrow The 10th edition, completely updated, explains how to use the latest mortgage financing options – such as no-interest loans – without getting burned. It also covers how to research a home's insurance history, deal with problems with newly built homes, and to what extent a buyer can trust inspection reports provided by a seller.

Home buyers beyond California: Even though this book provides state-specific forms and information for Californians, most of the material in it can help home buyers in the other 49 states as well. Don't buy a house without it!

Editions
Paperback
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With Ilona M. Bray (other contributor), George Devine, Ira Serkes, Alayna Schroeder (other contributor) | 11 edition from Nolo (March 30, 2007)
9781413304039 | details & prices | 413 pages | 7.50 × 9.25 × 0.75 in. | 1.50 lbs | List price $34.99
About: The most complete guide to buying a home in the Golden State A thorough, practical guide to every aspect of buying a house, How to Buy a House in California will help you make informed decisions that can save you thousands of dollars.
The price comparison is for this edition
With Ilona M. Bray, George Devine, Ira Serkes | 10th edition from Nolo (February 28, 2005)
9781413300673 | details & prices | 8.25 × 10.50 × 1.00 in. | 1.92 lbs | List price $29.99
About: The most complete guide to buying a home in the Golden State.
With George Devine, Ira Serkes | 9th edition from Nolo (June 1, 2003)
9780873379229 | details & prices | 368 pages | 8.50 × 10.75 × 1.00 in. | 1.95 lbs | List price $34.99
With George Devine, Ira Serkes | 8th edition from Nolo (September 1, 2002)
9780873378109 | details & prices | 8.25 × 10.50 × 0.75 in. | 1.90 lbs | List price $34.99
With George Devine, Ira Serkes | 7th edition from Nolo (September 1, 2001)
9780873377119 | details & prices | 8.25 × 11.00 × 1.00 in. | 1.85 lbs | List price $34.95
About: Buying a house is one of the largest and most important investments you’ll ever make, and you need to make sure you get the best house for your money.
With George Devine, Ira Serkes | 6th edition from Nolo (June 1, 2000)
9780873375719 | details & prices | 8.50 × 11.00 × 0.75 in. | 1.80 lbs | List price $29.95
About: Book by Warner, Ralph E.
5th edition from Nolo (January 1, 1999)
9780873374606 | details & prices | List price $24.95
With George Devine, Ira Serkes | 4th edition from Nolo (October 1, 1996)
9780873373562 | details & prices | 8.75 × 11.00 × 0.75 in. | 1.80 lbs | List price $24.95
About: Here are effective strategies for buying a house in California's changing market.
With George Devine, Ira Serke | 3rd edition from Nolo (August 1, 1994)
9780873372572 | details & prices | 8.50 × 11.00 × 0.75 in. | 1.65 lbs | List price $24.95

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