Chapters Covered in This Report are as Follows:

1. Introduction - Looking Ahead
-New Homes vs. Older Homes
-Which Home to Choose

2. Chapter 1 - Location, Location, Location
-Finding the Right Neighborhood
-How Clean is This Neighborhood?
-Is This a High Crime Area?
-What is The Average Home Value in The Neighborhood?
-Are There Community Bylaws?
-What is The Home Close To?
-Is There Garbage Pickup?
-City Life vs. Country Living
-City Life
-Pros
-Cons
-Country Living
-Pros
-Cons
-Suburban Living
-Pros
-Cons
-Making the Commute
-Schools In The Area
-Grocery Shopping And Other Necessities
-Other Location Consideration

3. Chapter 2 - Working With Realtors
-Choosing A Realtor
-Experienced Agents vs. New Agents
-Pushy Agents
-Absentee Agents
-Hard Working Agents
-Preparing To See Homes With Your Realtor
-Create A List
-Viewing Homes
-Taking Pictures
-Narrowing Down Your Choices
-Information Realtors Should Tell You
-Working With Seller's And Buyer's Agents
-Negotiators with Sellers
-Paperwork
-Survey Neighborhoods
-More Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent
-Peace Of Mind
-Wealth Of Knowledge
-Confidence

4. Chapter 3 - Playing The Housing Market
-Watching The Housing Market
-Making The Most Of The Housing Market
-National Interest Rates For Mortgages
-Building Rates In Your Area
-Number Of Foreclosures In Your Area
-Stock Market And Gasoline Prices
-In The End
-Buying VS. Renting (Pros/Cons)
-Buying A Home
-Pros
-Cons
-Renting A Home
-Pros
-Cons
-Rent To Own
-New Homes
-Using The Housing Market To Your Advantage

5. Chapter 4 - Home Inspections
-The Importance Of Home Inspections
-How To Find A Home Inspector
-What To Expect From A Home Inspection
-Specific Places That Should Be Inspected
-Chimney/Fireplace
-Attic/Basement/Crawl Space
-Swimming Pools
-Smoke Detectors And Appliances
-Termite Inspection
-How Homeowners Will React
-Ways A Home Inspection Can Lower The Final Price
-The Final Walkthrough
-The Closing
-When To Walk Away

6. Chapter 5 - Financing Your First Home
-Types Of Home Loans
-Fixed Rate Mortgage Loans
-Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loans
-Balloon Mortgages
-Jumbo Loans
-Where To Find A Lender
-Applying For A Home Loan
-What Not To Do When Applying For A Home Loan
-Increase Your Chances For Approval
-How Home Appraisal Can Affect Your Home Loan
-Homeowner Reduces Selling Price
-Higher Down Payment
-Dispute The Appraisal
-Find Another Lender
-How Home Inspections Can Affect Your Home Loan
-Additional Fees For Home Loans
-Good Faith Estimates
-Escrow And Other Loans Terms

7. Chapter 6 - Making A Realistic Offer
-What To Do Before Making An Offer
-Attend Open Houses
-Find Out More About A Property
-Find Out More About Taxes In The Area
-Have An Appraisal Done Before Making An Offer
-How To Write A Purchase Offer
-Making An Offer
-Low/High Offers
-Low Offers
-High Offers
-Making The Right Offer
-How To Handle A Counter Offer And Offer Rejection
-Counter Offer
-Dealing With Rejection
-Considering Items In The Home
-Understanding The Seller
-What To Do In A Buyer's Market
-What To Do In A Sellers Market

8. Chapter 7 - Contracts, Home Warranties, And The Closing
-Contracts
-Contingencies
-Builder Contracts
-Mortgage Contracts
-Closing Agreements
-Home Warranties
-Closing
-Sign Contracts
-Final Walk Through
-Paying Closing Costs
-Get Your Keys

9. Conclusion

10. Recommended Resources