Buy, Close, Move In! - by Ilyce Glink (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Buy, Close, Move In! is the home buyer's and seller's ultimate guide to what's new and different in today's real estate market. Written by Ilyce Glink--one of the country's best-known consumer real estate advocates, whose nationally syndicated column, "Real Estate Matters," appears in more than 125 newspapers and websites--Buy, Close, Move In! is an indispensible tool for understanding the new rules of home ownership in a radically altered real estate environment.

This indispensable guide to the new real estate market reveals:

• The New Rules of Mortgage Finance: Understand the changing roles of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and how to get approved for a loan in today's tougher lending environment.
• Credit Score and Repair: Learn how credit scores are calculated and get a step-by-step plan to fix your credit history and raise your score forever.
• Short Sales and Foreclosures: Get an insider's look at how to identify and negotiate amazing opportunities in distressed properties, including short sales, foreclosures, and fix-and-flips.
• Contract Negotiation Strategies: Master seven winning strategies to ensure you get the best possible deal, whether you're negotiating with a seller or directly with a lender.

From the Back Cover

The rules have changed, but your dreams haven't. You can buy the home you want--let award-winning real estate guru Ilyce Glink show you how!

With her books, syndicated newspaper and Internet columns, radio show, blog, Web site, and numerous media appearances, Ilyce Glink has become the go-to expert Americans rely on to help them successfully navigate the tricky world of real estate--a marketplace made even more complex today thanks to the Great Recession. Sure, there's a maze of new regulations. Sure, it's harder than ever to find a great deal or get the best loan. But you can do it. All it takes is a little expert advice from Ilyce.

Clear and concise, Buy, Close, Move In! cuts through confusing red tape to provide the essential inside information you need to make the best decisions, and answers commonly asked questions about every step of the process, including:

• Credit--from raising your score to identitifying theft protection
• Real estate investments--trends and opportunities
• Foreclosures, short sales, and auctions
• Appraisals, closing costs, and other fees
• Mortgages--fixed rate versus adjustable rate and other financing options

With Ilyce Glink's Buy, Close, Move In! you're one step closer to home.