Getting ready to navigate the ever-changing housing market? Tyson and Brown have packed this guide with tips for getting the best deal on your new home. They show you how to find the right property, make smart financial decisions, and understand the late lending requirements and tax implications.

Includes index.

Deciding whether to buy --Getting you financial house in order -- What can you afford to buy? -- Why home prices rise and fall -- Understanding and improving your credit score -- Selecting a mortgage -- Mortgage quandaries, conundrums, and forms -- Where and what to buy -- Assembling an all-star real estate team -- What's it worth? -- Tapping the Internet's best resources -- Negotiating the best deal -- Inspecting and protecting your home -- It ain't over till the weight-challenged escrow officer sings -- Ten financial "To Do's" after you buy -- Ten things to know when investing in real estate -- Ten things to consider when selling your house.