How to Buy a House in California - 19th Edition by Ira Serkes & Ilona Bray (Paperback)

About the Book

The only book providing detailed, practical, legally sound guidance to the process of buying a California home; a longtime customer favorite.

Book Synopsis

California's real estate market is unique, and most buyers don't hire a lawyer to help them through the purchase transaction (since it's not required). This friendly, easy-to-read guide offers practical and financial insights from experienced California Realtors, plus insights from attorneys (such as explanation of the purchase contract buyers will sign). A companion resource for anyone wishing to make informed decisions about choosing and affording a house, and avoiding needless disputes with the home seller.

Review Quotes

"The most complete book for California homebuyers." Los Angeles Times

"This guide for general readers explains how houses are negotiated, financed, inspected, and purchased in California, with special emphasis on how California law differs from others states, and how laws and markets differ even within California. Coverage encompasses the purchase process, finding an agent and lender, choosing a mortgage, making a down payment, and arranging for inspection. The book offers guidance on financing, working with real estate professionals, types of houses and residences, and types of mortgages and loans. It contains many checklists, realistic vignettes, examples, and agency and web site resources. A companion web site offers forms, worksheets, videos, podcasts, blogs, and legal updates. About 40 pages of appendices offer facts on California and a list of related web sites keyed to each chapter, plus checklists and a list of forms." Eithne O'Leyne, Editor Ringgold, Inc. ProtoView