Taking the stress out of buying a home.

Contains valuable information and forms to help you find, evaluate and purchase a home.

Buying a home can be one of the most important purchases of your life and you want to make sure you do it right, from choosing an agent to evaluating a home and from obtaining a mortgage to making an offer. Now you can simplify the process, keep your costs at a minimum, and have all the information you need at your fingertips with this convenient kit. It includes a handy guide plus forms and easy-to-follow instructions so you can shop for a new home with confidence.

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

• mortgages
• finding and using an agent, including resources on the Internet
• determining your wants and needs
• deciding on the type of home
• the house-hunting process
• setting a value on a home
• making an offer
• inspections
• obtaining homeowner’s insurance
• home warranties
• the final walk-through
• the closing

FORMS INCLUDED:

• hazardous materials checklist
• preliminary home inspection checklist
• household hazardous waste checklist
• community assessment
• mortgage shopping worksheet
• closing costs worksheet
• appraisal request form
• customer walk-through sheet
• buyer’s walk-through inspection form

All contents reviewed and approved by experts.