Introduction: should you buy or rent? -- Financing a great deal : do not go shopping until you know how much money you have to spend -- Get ready to buy : tools and suggestions to maximize buying and borrowing power -- How to get the cheapest possible loan at the best rate -- Buying a home with little or no money down : plus, obtaining seller -- Finding the uncommon deal on a home -- Finding the perfect property -- How to work with agents and other buyer's allies -- Complete cost of selling or purchasing a property.