Making the right decisions about buying a first home can help you save money and worry. This easy-to-understand guide written by a real estate attorney walks the reader through the entire home buying process-from deciding what you can afford, to types ofspecial financing for first-time buyers, to the actual closing on your dream home. This book can help any anxious first-time buyer become a confident homeowner! The title includes sections on valuable government financing information available for first-time buyers; helpful checklists and charts for evaluating properties; as well as a complete glossary of terms that will relieve some of the anxiety that new home buyers have. Appendices include Internet resources and questions to ask when selecting a real estate agent and when identifying a mortgage lender.