Product Description: Strategies that work in California's unique market Looking for a house in the Golden State?  How to Buy a House in California will show you how to get a house you can afford and will enjoy living in for many years.  With this bestseller in hand, you'll learn 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 get through escrow successfully This 15th edition is completely updated with tips on how to deal with increasing prices and tightened lending practices...read more

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...read more

This new edition includes the contributions of two new authors, including a former president of the State Bar of California Real Property Executive Committee and a former reporter to the California Committee to Reform Disclosure laws. Cases and materials have been updated to reflect the latest developments in the field.