Shopping for a new home is one of the most important activities you'll ever undertake. This book will help turn the nerve-wracking, stressful process of inspecting homes into an enjoyable outing, by showing you what to look for. It teaches you how to identify potential dream homes as well as how to spot a "money pit" with problems that could be potentially devastating to your pocket book. With this book in hand, you'll be in a position to make an intelligent, informed decision when committing to a home purchase. The book is logically structured around the typical way in which consumers look at houses that may become their homes. It begins by showing them how to identify homes that might meet their needs, whether it be through a drive-by, through consultation with a real estate agent, or by viewing an on-line real estate website. The book then guides readers through the first visit to an open house showing, teaching them how to spot structural or mechanical problems that might be...
