Discrimination is still a factor in the marketplace and women home buyers, especially single women, can be susceptible to being taken advantage of by sellers who think they can pull one over on you because you're a woman. Additionally, real estate brokers and lenders are sometimes wary of women purchasing homes by themselves. Your best defense is to know what you're talking about and this book covers virtually everything a first-time home buyer should know: what to look for in a home, how to prequalify for a mortgage, financing, house inspections, closing procedures-all presented in a question and answer format. Owning a home does take a certain amount of responsibility, but it's fun and it's a good investment. The stuff you need to know isn't difficult,
First Time Home Buyer and if you know what to expect and what questions to ask, it will remove a lot of anxiety from your first purchase.
