How to Find a Home and Get a Mortgage on the Internet (Paperback)

Once the exclusive province of the real estate brokerage industry, homebuyers now have the freedom to shop for a house from their own computers. New developments such as "streaming videos" have made open houses a round–the–clock event. With the plethora of homes for sale on the Internet, plus the ability to now shop for a home mortgage on line, buying a house has never been simpler. This new found freedom has not only enhanced the homebuying process, but has also made it more efficient and more satisfying. Online Home, Online Mortage on the Internet provides prospective buyers with all the tools and techniques they′ll need to find and finance their new home, without ever having to schedule another appointment with a broker or waste another weekend previewing properties.

• By 2003, 10% of home mortgages may be originated on the Internet

Randy Johnson (North Port Beach, CA) is President of Independence Mortgage Company, which provides mortgage brokerage, real estate consulting, and financial services.

• Preview your new home on the Internet
• Get comparative sales information
• Qualify for the right loan

The do–it–yourself guide to home–hunting on the Web

Looking for a home? The Web offers you a wealth of resources–everything, that is, except a professional’s advice. Now veteran mortgage broker Randy Johnson gives you the expert guidance you need to be a smart online shopper. In this clear, step–by–step guide, Johnson demystifies the homebuying process, explaining just how homes are appraised and priced, how the mortgage industry is structured, what a professional agent can and can’t do for you, and more. Then he leads you online to the most useful Web resources for homes and mortgages. Using the Internet and this book, you’ll have everything you need to make an intelligent decision about one of the most important choices of your life.

Use Cyberspace to Find Your Ideal Space!

• How to find the right home on the Web
• Research communities online–learn what the neighbors won’t tell you
• Sites that help you figure out what you can afford and what kind of mortgage is best for you
• Getting a loan on the Web–pitfalls, cheats, and shady tactics to watch out for
• Selecting a reliable agent
• How to plan smart so you pay off your mortgage the month you retire