Eyes Wide Open - Home Buying Without Surprises
I wrote "Eyes Wide Open - Home Buying Without Surprises" for five primary reasons:
1. Teach home buyers how to pre-screen houses for any major defects so they are not caught off guard when they receive their home inspection report.
2. Educate home buyers about this largely unregulated industry so they don't waste their time trying to purchase a house that can't pass an inspection.
3. Give home buyers the information they need to effectively select the relationship with their realtor that is most advantageous for them.
4. Teach home buyers how to build their credit so they can get the best deal on financing.
5. Teach home buyers how to select a qualified, professional home inspector once they have selected a home to purchase.
Unless you are already extremely familiar with the building trades and construction standards, I strongly recommend you read this book before buying or selling a home.
My goal when writing this book was to show you, the home buyer, how to protect your interests as you navigate the home buying process. I guide you through all of the major components of a home and explain the way things should be. I also address the most frequent incorrect installations and the most frequent repairs found in new and existing homes. I have included over one hundred photos and numerous illustrations to graphically depict the various components of a home, correct installation, incorrect installation and defects due to poor construction. Whether you are a home buyer or seller, this book can save you time, headaches, and thousands of dollars in undisclosed repairs.
The book addresses the following topics:
- Standards of construction and building codes
- Equipment you will need to conduct your own basic inspection
- General grading and drainage of the lot
- Landscaping
- Driveways and sidewalks
- Foundations
- Stairs and decks
- Siding
- Doors and windows
- The roof system
- Attics
- Fireplaces and chimneys
- Interior and exterior electrical
- Interior and exterior plumbing
- Interior and exterior heating, ventilation and air conditioning
- Kitchens, baths and bedrooms
- Ceilings, walls and floors
- Laundry rooms
- Garages
- Remodeled and older homes
- Mold
- Working with Realtors
- Building your credit score
- Selecting a Home Inspector
...and much more!
Eyes Wide Open - Home Buying Without Surprises is available through Tate Publishing (www.TatePublishing.com) and all major on-line book sellers such as Amazon, Target, and Books-A-Million as well as select bookstores. The retail price for the book is $22.99 USD. However, while my supplies last, I am selling my copies for $12.00 plus $4.95 for shipping. If you would like to purchase a copy through my web site, please enter your information below (and use your billing address). The total amount to enter for each book is $16.95.
In order for me to send you a copy of the book, I will need your shipping address. Please e-mail me at Larry@MoHIS.biz and provide your name and shipping address. Then return to this page to purchase a copy of the book by providing the information below. Thank you.
I hope the book is a great tool for you and helps you in finding the best house for your money. If you have any comments about the book, please e-mail me at Larry@MoHIS.biz. Happy house hunting and keep your eyes wide open!
Please do not submit payment until you have e-mailed me your name and shipping address information at Larry@MoHIS.biz.