With today’s low interest rates, now is the time to buy a new home. But millions of Americans fear getting a bad deal. The Unofficial Guide to Buying a Home, Second Edition covers everything first-time homebuyers (and even experienced buyers) need to know to get the best deal possible on the home they want. Updates on new government funding programs and new types of loan arrangements are only some of the subjects that make this edition indispensable for homebuyers who need help. It also takes into account the more prominent role the Internet now plays in searching for a realtor, finding a property, securing a mortgage, and even moving in. With a focus on helping first-time homebuyers, many of whom opt for condos, this new revision offers more new information on the special conditions of condo ownership.

Alan Perlis and Beth Bradley (Birmingham, AL) are a husband-and-wife team who know just about everything there is to know about buying a home. Alan is a real estate broker with Oxford Realty Company in Birmingham, Alabama. Beth is a poet and former teacher.