{"product_id":"first-time-home-buyer-the-complete-playbook-to-avoiding-rookie-mistakes","title":"First-Time Home Buyer: The Complete Playbook to Avoiding Rookie Mistakes","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Selling Points: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScott Trench is CEO of BiggerPockets, and Mindy Jensen has been the Community Manager at BiggerPockets for 5 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScott and Mindy are co-hosts of the \u003cem\u003eBiggerPockets Money Podcast\u003c\/em\u003e, which has more than 130 episodes, 1,500 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, and 8.6 million downloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScott is author of \u003cem\u003eSet for Life\u003c\/em\u003e, a bestselling personal finance book. It has sold more than 85,000 copies since its publication in April 2017 and won the following awards: 2018 Foreword INDIES Honorable Mention (Business Book of the year), 2018 CIPA EVVY Awards Honorable mention (Business category and Cover Design category), Winner of 12th Annual National Indie Excellence Award (2018), Distinguished Favorite 2019 Indie Press Awards (Business\/Entrepreneurship)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMindy is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Colorado and has been buying and selling homes for more than 20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA successful home buyer book hasn't been traditionally published in the last ten years, especially not one aimed at a younger, first-time home buyer audience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book is the first, and maybe most important, investment you can make in buying your first home. There are a lot of moving parts when buying a house, and Scott and Mindy present each step with simple and precise language, seasoned with a dash of humor.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eJL Collins\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Simple Path to Wealth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScott and Mindy have written an exceptionally clear guide that's both counterintuitive and practical. It will help you find the best home, make the best investment, and help you potentially save hundreds of thousands of dollars. The ROI on this book is insane... I'm giving it to anyone who asks for advice on how to buy a first home. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Grant Sabatier\u003c\/strong\u003e, Author of \u003cem\u003eFinancial Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e and Creator of Millennial Money\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFirst-Time Home Buyer\u003c\/em\u003e, Scott and Mindy helped this long-time renter feel like buying a home doesn't have to be so daunting! You'll get answers to questions you didn't even know you should have. \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eErin Lowry\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of the \u003cem\u003eBroke Millennial\u003c\/em\u003e series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a rare treat when a book helps you see the world more clearly, and First-Time Home Buyer does just that. Instead of platitudes surrounding home ownership like \"it's the American Dream\" or \"it's your biggest investment,\" Scott and Mindy give a real-world masterclass on what to truly consider when purchasing your first home. This should be required reading for anyone looking to purchase a home!\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eBrad Barrett\u003c\/strong\u003e, Co-host and co-founder of the \u003cem\u003eChooseFI Podcast\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a first-time home buyer, do not, I repeat, \u003cem\u003edo not\u003c\/em\u003e buy a home without reading this book first. From detailed renting vs. buying math, to loan types, to home inspections, to advice about pitfalls you need to avoid, authors Scott and Mindy do a great job teaching you everything you need to know to become a financially responsible homeowner. Buy this book, you won't regret it. \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eKristy Shen\u003c\/strong\u003e, Co-author of \u003cem\u003eQuit Like a Millionaire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Having rented my whole life, I had no clue what the whole house-purchasing journey would entail... And it really is a journey. Thankfully, Trench and Jensen have laid every aspect out, meaning that readers will be better informed regarding anything to do with money or people.\" \u003cbr\u003e--Rachel Dehning, \u003cstrong\u003ePortland Book Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book is the first, and maybe most important, investment you can make in buying your first home. There are a lot of moving parts when buying a house, and Scott and Mindy present each step with simple and precise language, seasoned with a dash of humor.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eJL Collins\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Simple Path to Wealth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Scott and Mindy have written an exceptionally clear guide that's both counterintuitive and practical. It will help you find the best home, make the best investment, and help you potentially save hundreds of thousands of dollars. The ROI on this book is insane... I'm giving it to anyone who asks for advice on how to buy a first home.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Grant Sabatier\u003c\/strong\u003e, Author of \u003cem\u003eFinancial Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e and Creator of Millennial Money\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In \u003cem\u003eFirst-Time Home Buyer\u003c\/em\u003e, Scott and Mindy helped this long-time renter feel like buying a home doesn't have to be so daunting! You'll get answers to questions you didn't even know you should have.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eErin Lowry\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of the \u003cem\u003eBroke Millennial\u003c\/em\u003e series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It's a rare treat when a book helps you see the world more clearly, and First-Time Home Buyer does just that. Instead of platitudes surrounding home ownership like \"it's the American Dream\" or \"it's your biggest investment,\" Scott and Mindy give a real-world masterclass on what to truly consider when purchasing your first home. This should be required reading for anyone looking to purchase a home!\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eBrad Barrett\u003c\/strong\u003e, Co-host and co-founder of the \u003cem\u003eChooseFI Podcast\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you're a first-time home buyer, do not, I repeat, \u003cem\u003edo not\u003c\/em\u003e buy a home without reading this book first. From detailed renting vs. buying math, to loan types, to home inspections, to advice about pitfalls you need to avoid, authors Scott and Mindy do a great job teaching you everything you need to know to become a financially responsible homeowner. Buy this book, you won't regret it.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eKristy Shen\u003c\/strong\u003e, Co-author of \u003cem\u003eQuit Like a Millionaire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSave a fortune at the closing table and beyond--and dodge the common financial pitfalls of first-time homeownership--with \"exceptionally practical\" and \"clear\" advice (Grant Sabatier, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFinancial Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNo matter how much you want to escape the renter's cycle, buying a house isn't always a good investment. Your home can make or break your chance to generate wealth and freedom--and this book will show you how to make the right decisions to give you the most financial flexibility possible. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eScott Trench and Mindy Jensen of the \n\u003ci\u003eBiggerPockets Money Podcast \u003c\/i\u003ehave been buying and selling houses for a collective thirty years. In \n\u003ci\u003eFirst-Time Home Buyer\u003c\/i\u003e, they'll give you a \"real-world masterclass\" in the home-buying process (Brad Barrett, co-host of the \n\u003ci\u003eChooseFI Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e)--so you can consider all of your options and avoid common mistakes before you jump into the life-changing role of homeowner. Buy your first house with your eyes wide open, and learn the strategies that will help you build a strong financial foundation for life. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn this book, you'll learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to find and analyze the homes you can actually afford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to buy a house instead of renting--and what to look for and avoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to improve your financial fitness before your next big purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich early decisions and steps will help you turn your first home into a future cash-flowing investment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether fixer-upper houses and home renovations are really worth it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to choose a real estate agent and a lender who have your best interests in mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn expert's view of the housing market and buying process--from loan pre-approval to submitting offers, home inspections, closing, and everything in between!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eTrench, Scott\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScott Trench\u003c\/strong\u003e is CEO of BiggerPockets, co-host of the \n\u003cem\u003eBiggerPockets Money Podcast\u003c\/em\u003e, a real estate investor and broker, and a bestselling author. 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