For many people, buying a home is the largest financial commitment they will ever make. This concise book, written in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format and fully indexed, helps readers answer tough questions. The book also provides prospective buyers with essential information in a useful Q&A format and features a wealth of helpful information on types of loans and mortgages, the pros and cons of homeowners? associations, advice on buying fixer-uppers, constructing a new home, and more.