How to Buy a House in California

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 19th edition is completely updated to address new difficulties in obtaining affordable insurance and a mortgage.

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.