New Book Release: The First-Time Homebuyer Roadmap
- Bridget McCrea
- 4 hours ago
- 2 min read
StrongTide Press
New Book Release
NEW WORKBOOK TAKES FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS
FROM HOME SEARCH TO CLOSING
StrongTide Press expands the First-Time Homebuyer Series with over 110 pages of worksheets, checklists and decision guides to help buyers keep track of the details, decisions and deadlines that can keep them up at night.
Buying your first home has never been easy, but high interest rates, stricter lending requirements and high property prices make it even harder. Then there’s the house hunting, paperwork, inspections, insurance, offers, deadlines and everything else that has to happen before closing.
But here’s the good news: the housing market is favorable to buyers right now, with roughly 80% of the nation’s major U.S. metro areas classified as “buyer’s markets.” In areas like Nashville, Houston, San Antonio and Austin, for example, inventory surges are finally giving first-time buyers more choices and some room to negotiate.
This can create an opening, but getting from “I found a house” to “I own it” is still a lengthy, complicated process. From the author of Second Homes for Dummies and The Homebuyer’s Question & Answer Book comes The First-Time Homebuyer Roadmap, a hands-on workbook that helps buyers:
Figure out a realistic home price range with the What’s My Real Price Range? worksheet, which compares income, debt, down payment, savings and estimated monthly housing costs.
Build a Mortgage Application Prep Packet with the personal, income, financial and debt documents lenders commonly request.
Narrow the home search by comparing single-family homes, townhouses, condos and multifamily properties based on privacy, upkeep, fees and rental potential.
Use The Neighborhood Reality Check to better understand surrounding developments, traffic, HOA rules, commuting and other factors that can affect daily life post-purchase.
Take the What to Look for at Home Tours & Open Houses along when viewing properties and keep track of what needs a closer look before making an offer.
Prepare for the final stretch with worksheets and checklists covering home inspections, insurance, the Closing Disclosure, closing day and last-minute problems.
This new release completes the First-Time Homebuyer Series, a 3-book collection for buyers who need answers, quick-reference tips and space to figure out their own finances, priorities and decisions. These books also make an excellent client resource for agents and brokers who are helping first-time buyers navigate the market.
The First-Time Homebuyer Roadmap
A Workbook for Financing, Comparing Properties and Getting to the Closing Table
StrongTide Press
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