Nolo’s Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

There's no place like home!

Ready to say goodbye to your landlord? With help from Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home, you'll not only find the right house for you, you'll have fun doing it.

Learn how to:

research the local market and listings

choose a house, condo, co-op, or townhouse

create a realistic budget

qualify for a loan you can truly afford

borrow a down payment from friends or family

protect yourself with inspections and insurance, and

negotiate and close the deal successfully.

You'll find insights from numerous real estate professionals--agents, attorneys, mortgage specialists, a home inspector, and more. It's like having a team of experts by your side! Plus, read real-life stories of over 20 first-time homebuyers.