How to Buy a House in California

This bestselling book offers effective strategies for buying a house in California's unique real estate market. It shows California home buyers how to find a house, raise money for a down payment, find the best mortgage, take advantage of creative financing techniques, work with real estate agents, arrange inspections, make an offer, negotiate intelligently and go through escrow.Updated to reflect the most recent changes in the housing market and federal and state laws, the fifth edition includes new information on real estate tax laws, safety and natural hazards disclosure requirements, online real estate services and information, home inspection strategies and negotiation techniques for real estate transactions.Includes all the necessary real estate forms and worksheets.