How to Buy a House in California by Serkes, Ira

How to Buy a House in California

Strategies that work in California's unique marketLooking for a house in the Golden State? This bestselling book,...
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How to Buy a House in California by Serkes, Ira

How to Buy a House in California

$53.74

How to Buy a House in California

$53.74
Author: Ira Serkes
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Strategies that work in California's unique market


Looking for a house in the Golden State? This bestselling book, written specifically for California, will show you how to find a house you can afford and will enjoy living in for many years.


You'll save time and money by learning how to:



  • choose a house and neighborhood you'll love

  • select and manage a knowledgeable, hard-working agent

  • qualify for the best mortgage

  • figure out how much down payment you can afford

  • make an offer and negotiate a good deal

  • compete in multiple-bid situations

  • inspect a house for problems and hazards

  • buy and sell houses simultaneously, and

  • get through escrow successfully.


This 19th edition is completely updated to address new difficulties in obtaining affordable insurance and a mortgage.


Packed with checklists and financial information, How to Buy a House in California will guide you step-by-step through the challenges of purchasing a home in California.



Author: Ira Serkes,Ilona Bray
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 12/30/2025
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.85w x 0.87d
ISBN: 9781413333138

About the Author
Serkes, Ira: - IRA Serkes is a local Realtor with RE/MAX Real Estate (www.berkeleyhomes.com) and a Certified Residential Specialist. He and his wife, Carol, specialize in helping home buyers and sellers throughout the East Bay. He is a founding member of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and author of Nolo's How to Buy a House in California and Get the Best Deal When Selling Your Home -- San Francisco Bay Area Edition from Gabriel Publications. Serkes is also a graduate of Realtors Institute (GRI), a Certified Internet Real Estate Professional (e-Pro), a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and one of only 4,000 U.S.Accredited Buyer Representatives (ABR).Bray, Ilona: - Ilona Bray is an author and legal editor at Nolo, specializing in real estate, immigration law, and nonprofit fundraising. She is coauthor of Becoming a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Immigration Made Easy, Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home and numerous other top selling books. Bray's working background includes solo practice, nonprofit, and corporate stints, as well as long periods of volunteering, including an internship at Amnesty International's main legal office in London. She received her law degree and a Masters degree in East Asian (Chinese) Studies from the University of Washington.

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