Imagine the freedom of owning your own home. No landlords. No rent. No random inspections. The ability to renovate your living area as you wish. How about the capacity to keep the pets you want. No bending over backward to comply with red tape on repairs or renovations. Before the housing bubble burst in 2008, owning a home was the American dream. Unfortunately, poor practices and lack of consumer education turned many dreams into a nightmare. Great news The recession is over. Regulations are geared to ensure you can afford the home you purchase. It is easier than ever to attain the information you need to make an educated decision. Your dream of a private home is both attainable and maintainable This book is designed to arm you with the information you need to: -Decide if and when you are ready to buy a home. -Identify your options. -Know what to look for in a potential home. -Finance your home with confidence. By the time you are done reading this book, you will have all the essential information to make your American Dream a Reality.