E.C. Monty will admit that he is not an expert on real estate. But what he has been is a homeowner nine times over the last forty years, which makes him an expert on most of the blunders that can happen when building, buying, renovating or selling a home. In Avoiding Home Ownership Blunders, Monty cites numerous examples of things to consider, as well as avoid, when dealing with homebuilders, re-modelers, Realtors, home inspectors, loan companies and buyers. After taking you through many episodes of ownership transactions, some funny and others weird, he leaves you with a checklist of issues to consider when making the home ownership plunge. If you're buying or building your first home, Avoiding Home Ownership Blunders is a must-buy.