The Be Aware of Real Estate Handbook e-Book

A Must Have Reference...

This book contains helpful real estate tips for people that are considering buying a first home as well as homeowners that HAVE bought or sold houses in the past.


Purchasing a Home Doesn't Have to be Stressful

Purchasing a home is considered one of the most stressful events in a persons life. The Be Aware of Real Estate Handbook, is a collection of real estate tips to help you in buying or selling your home, along with stories of real-life experiences that have actually happened to people just like you.

Table of Contents NOTE TO THE READER REAL ESTATE REAL LIFE BOO-BOOS INTRODUCTION PART ONE T-I-P-S CREDIT REPORTS credit scoring online down payment funds �CLOSING COSTS�: WHAT ARE THEY? ASSUMABLE NO QUALIFYING LOANS OWNER FINANCING/BALLOON PAYMENTS LEASE PURCHASE MORTGAGE SHOPPING PROPERTY TAXES ON YOUR NEW HOME TAX COLLECTOR / APPRAISAL WEBSITES REAL ESTATE �KICKBACKS�

Did you Know? "...even if you are married, you do not have to jointly purchase a home?" "If you have a credit card with a $5000 limit, but you only owe $1000, this may be treated as a $5000 debt." "...even if you have some blemishes in your credit rating, you CAN STILL purchase a home." Learn more about why in The Be Aware of Real Estate Handbook!

HOME INSPECTION COMPANIES

SPECIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

TO LIEN OR NOT TO LIEN

REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS

�DESKTOP� APPRAISALS

SUBDIVISION SALES

SELLING YOUR HOME BY OWNER OR REAL ESTATE

SELLING BY OWNER

SELLING THROUGH A REALTOR

BUYER�S CONTRACT

CONTINGENCIES IN THE CONTRACT

SELLER�S CONTRACT

�MAY ASSIGN� OR �MAY NOT ASSIGN� A CONTRACT?

HOW STRONG IS YOUR BUYER?

THE FINAL DAYS BEFORE CLOSING

THE FINAL WALK-THROUGH

HOMEOWNER�S INSURANCE

PAYING WITH A CASHIER�S, CERTIFIED, or PERSONAL CHECK?

TABLE FUNDING

CLOSING TABLE

REFINANCING YOUR MORTGAGE

PART TWO REAL DEALS AND S-Q-U-E-A-L-S

THE HOUSE SALE THAT ALMOST WASN�T

THE DEAL THAT WAS �SAVED�

THE �FOR SALE BY OWNER� DILEMMA

THE STRANGER WHO WAS A �BUYER�

THE CLOSING THAT ALMOST WASN�T

CLOSING DAY �UNPLEASANT SURPRISE�

TOO MANY SURPRISES AT THE CLOSING TABLE

ONE LIEN TOO MANY

SIGNATURE BLUES

THE DREAM HOUSE NIGHTMARE

FENCING FAVORITES?

THE ALMOST FIRE SALE

SHOULD HAVE LEASE OPTIONED

THE BEST �FRIENDLY� ADVICE

DELAYED RETIREMENT

A BAD ASSIGNMENT

BAD DEAL GONE GREAT

IF AT FIRST YOU DON�T SUCCEED � TRY, TRY AGAIN

PRE-APPROVED FOR WHAT?

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER�S LESSON

REALTOR BOO-BOO

THE LETTER OF EXPLANATION

THE RETIREMENT CUSTOM HOME NIGHTMARE

THE BIDDING WAR

THE �DON�T WORRY ABOUT A THING� DEAL

THE NEXT BUYERS (PART II OF THE �DON�T WORRY ABOUT A THING� DEAL)

THE FOR SALE BY OWNER SAMPLE CHECK LIST

FOR SALE BY OWNER TELEPHONE CHECKLIST

SETTING UP AN APPOINTMENT

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