BHCA by Attorney Ralph Warner, Ira Serkes
& George Devine, California Real Estate Broker
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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. 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
• creative financing strategies
• 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 9th edition provides all new information on limited equity cooperatives, co-housing and other shared-living arrangements, plus a new section on "non-money" ways to make your purchase offer attractive. It also provides an evaluation of the latest mortgage options, such as no-interest loans, and advice on dealing with California's homeowner's insurance crisis.