{"product_id":"how-to-buy-a-house-in-california-9781413333138","title":"How to Buy a House in California","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrategies that work in California's unique market\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for a house in the Golden State? This bestselling book, written specifically for California, will show you how to find a house you can afford and will enjoy living in for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll save time and money by learning how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003echoose a house and neighborhood you'll love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eselect and manage a knowledgeable, hard-working agent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003equalify for the best mortgage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003efigure out how much down payment you can afford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003emake an offer and negotiate a good deal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ecompete in multiple-bid situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003einspect a house for problems and hazards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ebuy and sell houses simultaneously, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eget through escrow successfully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 19th edition is completely updated to address new difficulties in obtaining affordable insurance and a mortgage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with checklists and financial information, \u003ci\u003eHow to Buy a House in California\u003c\/i\u003e will guide you step-by-step through the challenges of purchasing a home in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSerkes, Ira:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eIRA Serkes\u003c\/b\u003e is a local Realtor with RE\/MAX Real Estate (www.berkeleyhomes.com) and a Certified Residential Specialist. He and his wife, Carol, specialize in helping home buyers and sellers throughout the East Bay. He is a founding member of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and author of \u003ci\u003eNolo's How to Buy a House in California\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGet the Best Deal When Selling Your Home\u003c\/i\u003e -- San Francisco Bay Area Edition from Gabriel Publications. Serkes is also a graduate of Realtors Institute (GRI), a Certified Internet Real Estate Professional (e-Pro), a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and one of only 4,000 U.S.Accredited Buyer Representatives (ABR).\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBray, Ilona:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eIlona Bray\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and legal editor at Nolo, specializing in real estate, immigration law, and nonprofit fundraising. She is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eBecoming a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Immigration Made Easy, Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home\u003c\/i\u003e and numerous other top selling books. Bray's working background includes solo practice, nonprofit, and corporate stints, as well as long periods of volunteering, including an internship at Amnesty International's main legal office in London. She received her law degree and a Masters degree in East Asian (Chinese) Studies from the University of Washington.","brand":"NOLO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51831632757010,"sku":"9781413333138","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ca65449b-9416-44d5-8d34-68421951337b.jpg?v=1767007918","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-buy-a-house-in-california-9781413333138","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}