"Buying a first home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Will you qualify for a mortgage? Is your dream home achievable? How do you make sure your offer will beat others? Don't worry-now you can arm yourself with the information you need to know before you begin the hunt! In Home Buying 101, you will learn all the skills you need to find the right house at the right price, with financing that fits your budget. Full of nuts-and-bolts advice and organized in an easy-to-read format, this book will teach you all the basics of: deciding the right time to buy; getting your finances in order; deciphering the MLS/reading the listings for clues; types of mortgage loans; and much more! With the help of this guide, you'll learn how to find the house of your dreams at a price you can afford!"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes index. "A crash course in buying your first home" -- Cover.

Are you ready to buy a home? -- Figuring out the down payment -- Readying your finances -- Understanding mortgages -- Assembling your team -- Location, location, location -- The house hunt -- Making an offer -- Your offer is accepted: the countdown to closing -- Moving, renovations, and homeownership.