For the millions of first-time home buyers every year, Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home can make the job of buying a house efficient, exciting and rewarding - from finding the perfect place to striking the best deal. Shaped by a national advisory board of real estate professionals, readers will get the best information available on purchasing houses, condos, co-ops and town houses; doing thorough property inspections; making an attractive offer; successfully closing the deal; and much more. The CD-ROM provides invaluable forms and MP3s, including a home-buying wish list, budget worksheet, inspection checklist and interviews with real estate experts. The 2nd edition reflects the current marketplace, includes tips on buying "green" and shows what to look for in foreclosed properties.