The Internet is a wonderful, detailed source of information for first-time homebuyers. In fact, a study by the California Association of Realtors revealed that 84% of people flock to the Web to search for a home. However, if you’re one of those people who finds it unappealing to laboriously navigate search engines looking for specific answers, try doing it the old-fashioned way: read a book.
Below is a short list that should be of interest to any first time home buyer. Written by industry experts and seasoned real estate professionals, these books cover every topic imaginable.
100 QUESTIONS EVERY FIRST TIME HOME BUYER SHOULD ASK
By Ilyce R. Glink
This is a great book that can be used as an overview of the home buying process. It’s not so much a “tips and tricks” book as it is educational. One good thing is that the author covers unusual topics not found in other books, such as negotiating a newly built home.
106 COMMON MISTAKES HOME BUYERS MAKE (AND HOW TO AVOID THEM)
By Gary W Eldred
This book is geared toward first-time homebuyers and educates that your home is an investment vehicle. It also covers smarter ways to use the internet to find the properties that are right for you, and lots of time and money saving tips that people not exposed to the home buying process might not consider. The best part of the book is that it covers “real estate jargon” in an easy to read format. One of the hardest parts of jumping into this experience is understanding the vernacular, and this book does a great job of covering just that.
HOW TO BUY YOUR FIRST HOME
by Diana Summers
This book directly addresses the fears and anxiety first-time homebuyers experience when searching for their dream home. The glossary of terms, checklists, and Internet resources are extremely helpful sections of the book. It is organized in a very methodical way, and the reader is not overwhelmed by the wealth of information that the author offers. This is a good book to refer to during the home buying process.