Realty Check - Real Estate Secrets for First-Time Canadian Home Buyers (Electronic book text, 1st edition)

Top advice from one of television's most well-known Realtors.

Buying a home for the first time can be a daunting and stressful endeavor. The myriad questions and issues that arise can be overwhelming, resulting in an experience completely different from what first-time buyers were expecting. Sandra Rinomato, the host of the hit HGTV show "Property Virgins, " delivers a "realty check" by pointing buyers to homes that fit their budget, satisfy their needs, and most importantly, achieve their goal of home ownership. "Realty Check" covers such topics as: How to finance your home purchase without going broke.How to look past home staging and focus on the crucial elements of a potential property.Home inspection and exactly what it entails.Tips for condominium buyers.How to find and work with a good Realtor.Mortgage fraud and other legal issues.

Buying a first property is a major commitment, but readers of this book will be well-prepared to take the leap into home-ownership, with their eyes wide open.