Homebuyer books

Home Buyer’s Information Center Bookstorein association with  There are numerous books available that deal with the subject of buying a house. Some are extremely valuable, some will give you further insight into a specific topic and others are of little or no value. We have provided links to those books that we feel offer the most information at the most reasonable price for the prospective home buyer.

General Home BuyingBuy Your First Home!
Real Estate expert Robert Irwin gives pointers on finding the right home, surviving the mortgage process and avoiding potential pitfalls.

Unnofficial Guide to Buying a Home
Takes what can be a unnerving experience (buying a home) and through a step-by-step process removes much of the mystery and the fear.

10 Steps to Home Ownership
A step-by-step approach to buying a house that is both concise and easy to understand.

Home Buying For Dummies
We highly recommend this source of additional information. It makes a great compliment to this web site.

Home InspectionsHome Inspection Handbook
Walks a “middle ground” between personal and professional inspections. Numerous checklists are available to keep track of the inspection process.

Complete Book of Home Inspection
An excellent resource for home inspections. What to look for in all aspects of property evaluation.

Mortgages and BudgetsHow to Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Home Mortgage
The best selling mortgage book in the country, for good reason. A no-holds barred glimpse into the entire mortgage process and industry, from an insider. Highly recommended!

Building a HomeBetter Houses, Better Living by Myron Ferguson
A must-have if you are planning to build a home. How to avoid the most common (and costly) construction mistakes. An approach that is both detailed and easy to understand. Strongly recommended. Available here.

Additional TopicsBuying a Home When You Are Single A guidebook for the special needs of single home buyers.
Steiner’s Complete How-To-Move Handbook A Complete guide to the entire moving process.
Investing in Fixer-Uppers A Complete Guide to Buying Low, Fixing Smart, Adding Value, and Selling (or Renting) High.