Buying a Home - Don't Let Them Make a Monkey Out of You! 8th Edition

Name: Buying a Home - Don't Let Them Make a Monkey Out of You! 8th Edition
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ISBN: 9781734743784

Alysse Musgrave

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Hard Hat Publishing
03 April 2026

Finance; Investment & securities; Property & real estate; Personal finance

8TH EDITION - UPDATED FOR 2026 BUY THE HOME. SKIP THE REGRET.

At best, buying a home is a complicated process. At worst, it can be an emotional and financial nightmare. Every day, unprepared homebuyers are getting scammed, cheated, and neglected by untrained real estate agents and unscrupulous lenders looking to make a quick buck at the buyerʼs expense.

In this internationally acclaimed guide for homebuyers, you will discover how to avoid the financial traps and pitfalls that the real estate and mortgage industries have set for you. By understanding your rights as a homebuyer and knowing how to protect them, you can purchase your next home with confidence and peace of mind.

In this 8th edition of Buying a Home: Don't Let Them Make a Monkey Out of You, you will learn:

How to hire a real estate agent that will protect your interests One simple strategy to buy a home with great resale potential How to shop for the cheapest loan Important things to look for when selecting a home Which floorplans work and which ones to avoid How to write an offer that protects your interests The four most common negotiating strategies How to recognize homeowner scams Much, much more

In a real estate transaction, the buyer assumes all the risk. The seller walks away from the property, free of any obligation or responsibility. The buyer pays for inspections, appraisals, closing costs, and ends up with the house and a mortgage.

The sensible information you'll find in this book is unlike anything you have read online or in any other real estate book. You will learn how to make smart choices when you purchase your next home and how to recognize fraud when you see it!

Don't let them make a monkey out of you!

By: Alysse Musgrave
Imprint: Hard Hat Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9781734743784
ISBN 10: 1734743786
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 03 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Buying a Home - Don't Let Them Make a Monkey Out of You! 8th Edition

""I am blown away how much I did not know and the standard practice of collusion between realtors, title companies, and mortgage brokers. Even with all the changes in regulations required of lenders to shed light of hidden charges and fees, it's amazing how they try to get around things."" ""In today's ""highly"" competitive home market, the insights provided in this classic text gives the prospective homebuyer a distinct ""competitive advantage"" over those homebuyers who have not benefited from the wisdom based on professional experience contained in this book."" ""This book was excellent. As a FTHB, it really demystified the HB process. After reading this book I felt prepared to make an offer on a home. I highly recommend it!""