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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Overall Process ...................................................33
A home buying overview
The True Cost of Home Ownership .........................35
Are you ready to buy a home?
Mortgages 101 .............................................................39
A starter’s guide to financing your home
Do I Really NEED an Agent? ......................................45
Four ways a top-notch agent will transform your search
Let the Hunt Begin! ....................................................49
Including an “Is it My Dream House?” checklist
I LOVE the House! Now What? ...................................61
A guide to making your best offer — the first time
Maps Section ............................................................... 67
A Neighborhood Snapshot of Lakewood, Toms River and Jackson
Attorney Review: Reading the Fine Print ............... 87
Understanding the contract & closing process
Mortgages 102 ............................................................91
Taking the guesswork out of different loans
No Home is Perfect ....................................................93
What to expect from your home inspection
Closing the Deal .......................................................... 97
How to ensure a smooth closing
Turning your House into a Home .............................99
Putting on the finishing touches
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