This book is intended to be a guide for anyone interested in taking the step of buying a home. Especially if renting to first time home buying is being contemplated. With valuable insight on the buying process and important information on what you should know when you own a home, this book will help you through the process. Key points this book touches on are: - The search process - Home condition - Financing and approval - Negotiations - The closing process - Ownership and adding value to the home