Buying the wrong home could cost you thousands of dollars and leave you with a property that is impossible to resell at a decent price. Buying your first home should be a rewarding and exciting time in your life, and one that you look back on with fond memories. But this is a huge investment, and you need to be fully prepared and able to ask the right questions, in order to come out on top.Here are a few questions that you'll want to think about..Should you buy a new or older home?Should you hire a home inspector?How can you save money by watching 'market trends'?How can you choose the best realtor based on your needs?What type of financing is available to you?How should you place your first offer?These are just some of the many questions you'll need to know the answers to if you really want to get the best deal possible, while saving money and eliminating risks. One of the greatest concerns of new home buyers is that they'll make a wrong decision, or they'll end up with a property that requires extensive repairs or problems that need fixing.After all, buying a home is a life changing endeavor, and it's not something that anyone should take lightly.You also don't want to rely on your real estate agent to give you the answers to vital questions. You need to know how to choose, evaluate and approve properties yourself, so that you are able to make the best decisions for you and your family!The guides mentioned in this book will provide first time home buyers and anyone buying home again with a clear-cut guide to finding, evaluating and buying their dream home while helping to reduce any risk of buying a 'dud'. I cover all bases within this full featured guide, leaving nothing to guesswork. I want you to feel comfortable buying your first home, and so we've made sure to include the most common concerns that new home buyers have, and simple solutions to choosing the best property, while getting the best deal possible.When I was looking to buy my first home, I was not a realtor. I was plagued by questions and concerns that left me feeling unsettled and nervous about making the wrong decision. There were many unknown unknowns as what questions to ask, who to ask, where I should look, or what documents I had to prepare, review and sign. Terms like mortgage approval, down payments, closing costs, etc. was like an algebra equation to me. I felt intimidated and frustrated. With so many properties on the market, I had an incredible inventory to sort through. However, in order to walk away a winner, I needed to know how to spot a "property problem" and how to choose a home that is suitable for my family and lifestyle. My wife and I depended solely on our realtor to give us advice and show us the way. I wished I knew a little more about the buying process. Buying a home is probably the largest investment you will ever make financially and emotionally. Reading this book will empower you with the required knowledge about home buying and can save you money. I would recommend you to get as much information as you can about the processes and costs of home buying before you get caught up in searching for a home. Read reports and attend seminars. My objective is to help home buyers become familiar with the many processes involved in buying a home, finding the right realtor, obtaining a mortgage, searching for a home, home inspection, putting an offer, closing, and possession. The goal is to help you to make an informed decision about home buying, thus you can get the maximum value for your money. Whether you're purchasing your first home or next, this book can be used to help you get started and prepare you for your purchase. After reading this book, you will gain confidence in your own choices and decisions and your home buying experience will be pleasurable!