How to Buy a House in California

Buy a home in California using these effective strategies

A thorough, practical guide to every aspect of buying a house, How to Buy a House in California will help you make informed decisions that can save you thousands of dollars. With this bestseller in hand, you'll learn how to:

• choose a house and neighborhood
• find the right agent
• get the most up-to-date information on mortgage options and rates
• take advantage of creative financing strategies – from seller financing to government loans
• figure out how much down payment you can afford
• make an offer and negotiate with confidence for the best price
• buy a new house in a development
• inspect a house for physical problems and environmental hazards
• juggle buying and selling houses simultaneously
• successfully go through escrow

The 13th edition is completely updated to reflect a new housing market. You'll get the most up-to-date information on how to perform effective research before you decide on the price and terms of your offer. Plus, you'll get the lowdown on the ever-changing process of securing financing successfully.

Check out Nolo's list of California products for your other legal tasks. Not a California resident? Check out Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home for information on buying a home in your state.

Check out Nolo's list of California products for your other legal tasks. Not a California resident? Check out Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home for information on buying a home in your state.