The Essential Guide for First-Time Homeowners: Maximize Your Investment & Enjoy Your New Home (USA Today/Nolo Series)

People bought nearly 6.4 million in the U.S. last year—and many of them were young first-time buyers who are now find themselves wondering, “What’s next?” And with the subprime crisis quickly becoming a general slide in the housing market, they’re truly in the dark… Picking up where a slew of home-buying books leave off, The Essential Guide for First-Time Homeowners is the all-in-one resource your readers need. Filled with crucial advice, helpful reminders and fun tips, our latest USA TODAY book covers: • mortgages and refinancing • prioritizing purchases • maintenance and repairs • organizing records and possessions • safety and security • homeowners insurance • neighbors and disputes • tax breaks • remodeling with contractors • budget decorating and renovations • preparing for an eventual home sale Filled with real solutions and easy-to-implement ideas, this books incorporates excerpts of USA TODAY articles, handy charts, a sample budget and the ever-popular USA TODAY Snapshots®.

Ilona Bray and Alayna Schroeder are both Nolo editors as well as attorneys who specialize in real estate and other business-related topics. They are co-authors of Nolo’s Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home. Both make their homes in the San Francisco Bay Area.