Find the right house at the right price with insider tips and advice from the experts! Say goodbye to landlords and laundromats with Nolo"s Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home. This timely title will help you find the right place to live and invest in -- and even enjoy doing it.Filled with interesting facts, real-life stories and insights, and common pitfalls to avoid, this book provides everything you need to select the right type of home for your family, the right mortgage, the right agent, the right inspections -- and much more. Get the inside scoop on:. deciding between a house, condo, co-op or townhouse. exploring your local market for the best value. creating and managing a realistic homebuying budget. qualifying for and securing financing. getting the right inspections and insurance. negotiating with sellers or new home builders. successfully closing the dealRead through the real-world experiences of over 20 first-time homebuyers, as well as valuable insights from a...