House Hunters host Suzanne Whang and co-writer Bruce Cook take would-be home buyers behind the scenes of the real estate process, just like on the hit television show.The perfect guide for helping readers purchase the perfect home, guiding them through every step of buying a house—from choosing a real estate agent to making an offer.Demystifies every aspect of the often confusing home buying process and helps answer critical questions:What are the factors that truly make a great neighborhood?Is a cheaper house that needs fixing up really a better deal?Which home repairs are the most expensive?Should you make your offer contingent on selling your current home?How do you avoid the 10 most costly home buyer mistakes?Sound advice on what to do before looking at houses—including carefully analyzing finances—helps readers confidently determine how much house they really can afford. Read Less