The classic guide to getting the best deal when buying a home--from America's #1 real estate expertFeaturing fully revised facts and figures that reflect the most recent changes in the real estate market, Tips & Traps When Buying a Home, Fourth Edition is helpful whether you're a first-time or experienced home buyer. It gives you practical, step-by-step information on a broad range of proven home buying strategies, along with indispensable advice and guidance on buying in an "e;up"e; market, flipping, buying with options, bidding wars, and other important facets of real estate deals.