If you are serious about buying a home, then this handbook will be your guide as you search for that "just right" property. Joseph J. Pacelli, who has more than fifty years of experience in the real estate and construction industries, remembers when interest rates were at eighteen percent and no one wanted to buy a home. These days, things are different, and the smart money is looking to buy. With this handbook, you'll learn proven ways to - avoid being trapped in a bad deal - - pick the right real estate agent to help you meet your goals - - deal with challenges during your search and until closing - - successfully navigate a landscape of erratic interest rates - - maximize the value of your investment - Get the answers you need to serious house hunting and buying issues with a handbook written in plain English. Be more informed and smarter than your peers and equip yourself with THE REAL ESTATE BUYER'S AWARENESS PLAN.