Major changes have affected our local real estate market in the last few years. Get the practical and proven inside information to buy the home of your choice in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for an attractive price with a minimum of stress and strain. This book has the details on what to expect at every stage and treats critical topics such as...

Hiring a buyer-broker for free

Finding and negotiating distressed properties

Avoiding big trouble when buying a brand new home

Unlocking power to avoid using your ultimate threat

Borrowing 50% more at the same monthly payment

Three things more important than location

The new way to select an agent

This analytical sixth edition is filled with incisive information available nowhere else on agent selection, financing, home selection, negotiating tactics, and more, all tailored to today's local market.