Few things in modern life can inspire as much anxiety and confusion as buying or selling a home. This concise guide takes the reader through all the steps in the process through the closing, with particular detail to those elements that are (or are not) legally binding. A special chapter is devoted to understanding the legal concepts in play when selling your home yourself or purchasing a home For Sale By Owner. The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of their rights and remedies under the law. Each volume in the series presents an explanation of a specific legal issue in simple, clearly written text, making the Almanac a concise and perfect desktop reference tool. All volumes provide state-by-state coverage. Selected state statutes are included, as are important case law and legislation, charts and tables for comparison.