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Strategies to help you become a homeowner in California's unique real estate market

Looking for a house in the Golden State? You'll find the process much easier after reading this friendly, jargon-free guide, containing insights from California realtors and attorneys.

Covers everything from doing real estate market research to figuring out how much house (and mortgage) you can afford to presenting a purchase offer to handling home inspections and closing procedures.

Includes in-depth guidance on avoiding financial mistakes and legal disputes, and examining the seller's required disclosures to better understand the house's physical condition and environmental hazards.

If you're hoping to buy in one of California's many hot and expensive areas, you'll also find tips on competing with other bidders and making your purchase offer stand out from the rest.

This bestselling book will show you how to get a house you can afford and will enjoy living in for many years.