It’s true that you can never be too prepared with information as you begin the process of buying a home. Whether it be your first home purchase or you consider yourself a seasoned home buyer, the following books are sure to give you something to add to your tool kit!
In a People House by Dr. Seuss
Our first book suggestion comes from smartasset and we think it’s the perfect friendly reminder to keep perspective as you start the home buying process! Now this book will not necessarily give you the logistical home buying tips and tools you are looking for, but it will act as a reminder to bring lightness to your home buying journey and to keep your sense of humor about the process! Buying a home is fun and does not need to be a stressful experience. When it truly comes down to it, you and what you bring to your home, are what make it a home.
The Smart First-Time Home Buyer’s Guide: How to Avoid Making First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes by Thomas.K. Lutz
This book is perfect for our new home buyers as it lays out the most common mistakes that new home buyers make in the process of purchasing their home. If you are a first time buyer, this book, plus the help and support of a strong real estate agent or team, will truly help to make your experience all the more enjoyable. The goal is to do it with ease!
100 Questions Every First Time Home Buyer Should Ask by Ilyce Glink
This book is like the encyclopedia of home buying questions and an excellent form of reference to get all your buyer questions answered quickly. Or maybe even more importantly, to know what questions you should be asking throughout the process. A great agent will help you with every step of this, but it can’t help to be up to speed and on the same page!
Home Buyer’s Checklist: Everything You Need to Know – But Forgot to Ask by Robert Irwin
Another book to make sure you’re dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s. This book suggests that the most common mistake first-time, second-time and third-time home buyers make is not taking on the responsibility of asking the right questions. So ask away!
Home Buying Kit For Dummies by Eric Tyson
It may feel like there is a DUMMIES book for any and every topic on the planet, and good thing there is! The Dummies books help to simplify things that may feel overwhelming or daunting. This is a simple guide (not for dummies!) that outlines EVERYTHING you need to know about the home buying process. From getting the best deal on your new home, to navigating an ever-changing housing market, to finding the right property, this book will address it all!
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