Do these reasons for buying a home resonate with you? Probably several of these reasons are on your list of why you want to become a homeowner. Be reasonable in your search; give yourself enough time to find what is right for you, but know at the same time that you just might find the right property your first time out. Straddling both sides of the fence is tough, but your good judgment must prevail — don't act hastily, yet move quickly if you see what you like. If you are buying a home for the first time, remember that the first time is always the hardest.

Armed with the knowledge you'll gain from this book, you'll find that it is easier and less intimidating than you thought.