First Time Home Buyer. 70 Things First Time Home Buyers Need to Know (Good Things to Know)

First Time Home Buyer Are you looking into buying your first home but don't know where to start? 70 Things First-time Home Buyers Need To Know breaks down all the complicated real estate legalese and provides you with the straightforward knowledge you need to decide whether you should buy, how to locate the right home for you, and how to navigate the process from negotiation through closing, including:

- Comparing single-family and condominium ownership and benefits
- Selecting the right real estate professional for your needs
- Using the Web to search for your home
- Negotiating price and repairs
- Understanding surveys, title insurance, appraisals, and all aspects of the closing process

About the Author

Jim Kimmons is the Real Estate Business Guide writer for About.com, First Time Home Buyer where he educates real estate brokers, agents, mortgage brokers, and investors in the business of real estate. His articles on real estate, technology, construction, and energy efficiency have also appeared in publications such as Realtor Magazine. Jim is a practicing real estate broker in New Mexico and has held broker licenses in Colorado and Texas over the last 15 years First Time Home Buyer.