Paint the Pig: A First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide to Spotting Red Herrings
By Jason McIlrath
Buying your first home should be exciting—but too often it turns into a financial horror story. Sellers and flippers know exactly how to distract you with shiny upgrades, fresh paint, and clever staging. The result? You fall in love with the “lipstick” while ignoring the cracks underneath.
Paint the Pig is your no-nonsense guide to spotting the tricks, cover-ups, and “red herrings” that sellers hope you’ll miss. From brand-new flooring hiding water damage to overpowering air fresheners masking mold, this book teaches you how to see through the cosmetics and uncover the truth about the house you’re about to buy.
Inside, you’ll discover:
The 10 biggest red herrings every buyer should watch for.
Simple field tests you can use during showings to spot hidden problems.
Smart questions to ask sellers and inspectors before you sign.
Real-world stories of buyers who dodged (or got trapped by) expensive mistakes.
Written in a friendly, slightly sarcastic voice, Paint the Pig gives you the confidence to walk through homes like a detective—not a dazzled tourist. Don’t let a coat of paint or a trendy kitchen makeover trick you into buying a money pit.
If you’re a first-time buyer who wants the inside scoop before you make the biggest purchase of your life, this is the book you need in your back pocket.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Paint the Pig: A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide to Spotting Red HerringsBy Jason McIlrathBuying your first home should be exciting-but too often it turns into a financial horror story. Sellers and flippers know exactly how to distract you with shiny upgrades, fresh paint, and clever staging. The result? You fall in love with the "lipstick" while ignoring the cracks underneath.Paint the Pig is your no-nonsense guide to spotting the tricks, cover-ups, and "red herrings" that sellers hope you'll miss. From brand-new flooring hiding water damage to overpowering air fresheners masking mold, this book teaches you how to see through the cosmetics and uncover the truth about the house you're about to buy.Inside, you'll discover: The 10 biggest red herrings every buyer should watch for.Simple field tests you can use during showings to spot hidden problems.Smart questions to ask sellers and inspectors before you sign.Real-world stories of buyers who dodged (or got trapped by) expensive mistakes.Written in a friendly, slightly sarcastic voice, Paint the Pig gives you the confidence to walk through homes like a detective-not a dazzled tourist. Don't let a coat of paint or a trendy kitchen makeover trick you into buying a money pit.If you're a first-time buyer who wants the inside scoop before you make the biggest purchase of your life, this is the book you need in your back pocket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798267861182
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Paint the Pig: A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide to Spotting Red HerringsBy Jason McIlrathBuying your first home should be exciting-but too often it turns into a financial horror story. Sellers and flippers know exactly how to distract you with shiny upgrades, fresh paint, and clever staging. The result? You fall in love with the "lipstick" while ignoring the cracks underneath.Paint the Pig is your no-nonsense guide to spotting the tricks, cover-ups, and "red herrings" that sellers hope you'll miss. From brand-new flooring hiding water damage to overpowering air fresheners masking mold, this book teaches you how to see through the cosmetics and uncover the truth about the house you're about to buy.Inside, you'll discover: The 10 biggest red herrings every buyer should watch for.Simple field tests you can use during showings to spot hidden problems.Smart questions to ask sellers and inspectors before you sign.Real-world stories of buyers who dodged (or got trapped by) expensive mistakes.Written in a friendly, slightly sarcastic voice, Paint the Pig gives you the confidence to walk through homes like a detective-not a dazzled tourist. Don't let a coat of paint or a trendy kitchen makeover trick you into buying a money pit.If you're a first-time buyer who wants the inside scoop before you make the biggest purchase of your life, this is the book you need in your back pocket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798267861182
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