“Eric Tyson is the definitive source for anyone contemplating homeownership. . . . Tyson helps readers realistically assess all their financial goals before buying a house.”

- Ellen Galambos, The Patriot Ledger

Are you considering making one of the largest investments of your life - buying a home? Do you get headaches thinking about budgets, mortgage calculations, inspections, and appraisals? Well, there's no need to stress!

Home Buying For Dummies™ takes the trauma out of buying a home and provides you with expert tips, advice, and suggestions for all aspects of buying a home. With sound financial advice from Eric Tyson, bestselling author of Personal Finance For Dummies™ and Investing For Dummies™, and frontline real estate insights from real estate veteran Ray Brown, you'll have the tools and resources at your fingertips to make the right decisions.

On this audiobook, you'll find advice on how to:

• Assess your financial picture and determine how buying a home fits into it• Understand closing costs• Select the best mortgage for you• Research neighborhood and home values to avoid paying too much• Understand the pros and cons of buying different types of housing• Assemble the right team to help you put the deal together• Hone your negotiating skills