"I wish I would have known this years ago before I ever bought my first home." This simple and short how-to guide for first time home buyers, takes a potentially turbulent process and makes it a breeze. First Time Home Buying Basics will give you more than just a step-by-step process to buying your first home. This book walks you through your personal situations, priorities, and finances, making this home-buying process unique to only you. Residential real estate broker of 20 years, Josh Mattison, helps you along the way through the decision making process every buyer must make. Josh helps you question your way to success before you sign any contracts or hand over any of your valuable personal information... and money! Before you even think of applying for a home loan, or calling a realtor, there are some basic questions you should be asking yourself that this book helps you answer. Finding out the answers to your own personal comfort and happiness, should help you navigate if and when homeownership is right for you. By the end of this easy-read, you will be able to say, "I'm glad I know this now, before I ever bought my first home."