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Tips and Traps
When Buying
a Home
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Other McGraw-Hill Books by
Robert Irwin
Tips and Traps When Selling a Home
Tips and Traps When Buying a Co-Op, Condo, or Townhouse
Tips and Traps for Making Money in Real Estate
Tips and Traps When Renovating Your Home
How to Find Hidden Real Estate Bargains
How to Buy a Home When You Can’t Afford It
How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing
Home Buyer’s Checklist
Home Closing Checklist
Home Seller’s Checklist
Home Renovation Checklist
Buy, Rent, and Sell
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Tips and Traps
When Buying
a Home
Robert Irwin
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