References
100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask
by Ilyce R. Glink
Publisher: Three Rivers Press; 3rd edition
Tips & Traps When Negotiating Real Estate
by Robert Irwin
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition
Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home
by Ilona Bray, Alayna Schroeder, and Marcia Stewart
Publisher: NOLO
Consumer Information from the Federal Government
The quarterly Consumer Information Center catalog lists more than 200 helpful federal publications. For your free copy, write: Consumer Information Catalog, Pueblo, CO 81009, call 1-888-8-PUEBLO or visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov.
Helpful Links*
www.hud.gov/buying/index.cfm
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has developed an excellent site with useful info for homebuyers. Learn about home inspections, obtaining a mortgage and definitions from the Home Buyer's Vocabulary.
www.va.gov
The Department of Veterans Affairs website has a Home Loan Guaranty Services section filled with information for veteran first time home buyers.
MetLife Homeowner's Insurance
Protect your house or mobile home with MetLife Auto & Home and spend nights sleeping instead of worrying.
www.realtor.com
Home of the National Association of Realtors with substantial information on buying homes, finding a real estate agent, securing a mortgage, determining what you can afford and more.
