Buy, Close, Move In! is the home buyer's and seller's ultimate guide to what's new and different in today's real estate market. Written by Ilyce Glink--one of the country's best-known consumer real estate advocates, whose nationally syndicated column, "Real Estate Matters," appears in more than 125 newspapers and websites--Buy, Close, Move In! is an indispensible tool for understanding the new rules of home ownership in a radically altered real estate environment.
This indispensable guide to the new real estate market reveals:
- The New Rules of Mortgage Finance: Understand the changing roles of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and how to get approved for a loan in today's tougher lending environment.
- Credit Score and Repair: Learn how credit scores are calculated and get a step-by-step plan to fix your credit history and raise your score forever.
- Short Sales and Foreclosures: Get an insider's look at how to identify and negotiate amazing opportunities in distressed properties, including short sales, foreclosures, and fix-and-flips.
- Contract Negotiation Strategies: Master seven winning strategies to ensure you get the best possible deal, whether you're negotiating with a seller or directly with a lender.
