Avoid the Money Pit

Is it possible to have complete confidence in all of your important financial decisions concerning your home? Over 80% of homeowners have most of their net worth in their homes, but less than a quarter feel confident that they will get a great financial outcome. That's crazy.This book empowers with the right tools at your fingertips to turn your home into the best investment it can be. - See the latest research on how homeowners achieve the best financial outcomes and the factors that have the potential to make homes great investments. - Get tools that clarify practically any home-related financial decision you need to make, saving you thousands of dollars and hours of time.- Stop relying on industry folks who have their own agendas and instead make independent, fully informed decisions based on facts and insider knowledge contained in this book. - Gain the peace of mind that comes from having a playbook for some of your most important and costly decisions in a format that's easy to understand and implement.Whether you're an aspiring home buyer or a seasoned homeowner, this game plan will put you in the best financial position possible, starting today."This is an empowering guide for potential and current homebuyers on how to access the most financial benefits from homeownership. Readers will be equipped with the building blocks for effective decision-making in the home buying process, from financing and appreciation, to cost of improvements and equity. Hamilton reconciles the emotional and practical aspects of buying a home, and highlights the positive benefits for homeowners and their community."- NAWRB, Women in the Housing and Real Estate Ecosystem, April 2018"