Product DescriptionGood news for those who think they cannot scrape together a down payment and get approved for a mortgage
This latest book from million-selling real estate author Bob Irwin brings a ray a hope to the millions who dream of owning their own homes but who either aren't sure they can afford one or lack the 'official' financial qualifications for a mortgage. Pitched exclusively to the needs of this market, How to Buy a Home When You Can't Afford It is a treasure trove of innovative tactics, tips, strategies, and methods for finding financing and closing on a home. Irwin shows readers how to determine how much they're really worth, how to uncover hidden assets they never new they had, and how virtually anyone can improve his or her credit rating in just six months. He then cuts right to the chase with dozens of proven options, including:
First-time home owner benefits
Creative ways to cover closing costs
Bargaining down sellers
Obtaining 'sweat equity' government homes
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Great Book!! For first-time home buyers!!!
Robert Irwin really gives the beginner home investor a great perspective in purchasing real estate. Very clear, easy to understand book. I really like how Irwin breaks down the method of the whole purchase of a house (there is alot more to buying a house than people think) and in this book he gives you a very clear understanding of how that is done. I encourage the beginner who wants to gain some knowledge in real estate to read this book, you will NOt under any circumstance feel as if you are wasting ... Read More
Rating: - Impractical advice
I found this book to lack usefulness, more of a "cheerleader" for "Yay you CAN buy a house" rather than a useful tool to help you do so.
Rating: - Practical Reference For Home Buyers
This is a practical book for home buyers. However, it does not contain a wide-spectrum of information one'd expect. For example, information about town-house and condo are superficial. And there are other sections I'd expect the author to go a little bit more in detail. Even with all these concerns, this book and author should get credit where credit is due. It gives good guidelines and portrays a clear system of how to determine a good house buy.
Rating: - From San Francisco Chronicle 12/8/02 (by Robert J. Bruss)
#1 of year's 10 top real estate books. This survey book explains virtually all the home-purchase alternatives, such as different types of houses and condos, as well as low-cost finance alternatives. Aimed at first-time buyers, this well-designed book explains home-buying techniques that less-than-perfect buyers should consider.
Rating: - This is not Just a Catchy Title
This book is a godsend to anyone who feels there is no way they will ever be able to afford a house. In the last few years many things have changed in the home mortgage market and this book walks you through how to buy a house with 0% down, how to avoid PMI insurance with a 80/20 Loan , not to mention where to look for bargains, how to low-ball etc.
This book is worth every penny. It is well-written, researched and up to date. If you would like to buy a home and are waiting to save up for a ... Read More
- Great Book!! For first-time home buyers!!!
- Impractical advice
