In American culture, homeownership has always been regarded as a cornerstone of the evolution into adulthood and a benchmark of personal success. Most first time home buyers (including your authors), enter into the market with the dream of the house with a yard and a white picket fence.This process is and should be a very exciting adventure, that said, for the underinformed buyer, this excitement can quickly fade into a stressful, overwhelming nightmare. The purpose of this prose is to lay a basic foundation of knowledge as to the homebuying process. It is part of the excitement, and a responsibility solely up to you, to build upon this foundation and assure yourself that you possess the necessary knowledge to make an informed purchase and accept all the duties that go along withowning a home. Whether you are looking to purchase your first home in the next 2 weeks, or in the next few years… our book will give you the information needed to make your process a smooth and enjoyable one!