Staying Sane When You're Buying or Selling Your Home

Are you a first-time buyer, afraid of getting taken for all you're worth? Did you forget to factor property taxes into your monthly mortgage estimates? Or, are you a nervous seller, foregoing a broker and trying to figure it all out for yourself? Relax! What you need is a good laugh and some practical advice from people who have persevered in similarly trying times. Offering plenty of useful tips and coping strategies, the stories here will help you outsmart the market and get the deal you've always wanted—or at least stay sane while trying.