TY - BOOK AU - Corbett,Michael TI - Before you buy!: the homebuyer's handbook for today's market SN - 0452296803 (pbk.) PY - 2011/// CY - New York PB - Plume KW - House buying KW - United States KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Residential real estate KW - Purchasing N1 - Includes index N2 - "After a period of dramatic flux, the real estate market is rebounding--but the playing field is tougher than ever. Michael Corbett, bestselling author and the host of NBC's Extra's Mansions and Millionaires, teaches today's prospective home buyers everything they need to know, including: - Why now is the time to buy - The ten most costly buyers' blunders - Five before-you-buy checklists for each type of property - How to navigate foreclosures and short sales - Inspections, mortgages, closings, and beyond Corbett is a household name, and real estate novices and seasoned buyers alike will want to benefit from his expertise"-- ER -