Save your time and money by becoming an informed home buyer This book provides you with hands-on, agent-in-the-field, advice and real life stories (some humorous) to back up the tips and information provided. Learn all of the home buying steps from A to Z, including a Glossary that explains real estate terms in easy to understand language. Organize your home search, choose your team, find out how to avoid manipulators, and predatory lenders. Learn what questions to ask and red flags to watch out for What to do in a multiple offer scenario, what is earnest money, what are the extra steps in a condo purchase, institutional lender vs. a mortgage broker, what is dual agency and is it in your best interest? Whether you are a first time home buyer or a repeat home buyer, this book has great, no-hype, detailed, insider information; something for everyone Written by a veteran real estate Managing Broker who has taught hundreds of free, certified home buyer classes.