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Mortgages 101 - Second Edition Mortgages 101 (AMACOM 2004, 2008),  currently in its Second Edition, is a breakthrough book explaining the entire mortgage process in everyday language.  Fun to read, full of information for the beginner or pro.  Listed as one of the top Real Estate Books every year since 2004, the New York Times wrote,  'Perhaps the  thing Reed does best is explain, simply, how banks determine your creditworthiness.'

The Real Estate Investor's Guide to Financing Investor's Guide to Financing (AMACOM 2008)  The first of its kind, Investor's  Guide to Financing is solely dedicated to providing solid financial answers to the residential real estate investor.  Getting the wrong financing package can ruin an otherwise solid real estate investment.  The single goal is to provide a greater return to the investor by lowering acqusition costs, reducing mortgage payments and even a section dedicated to "outside the box" financing options often overlooked.

Mortgage Confidential Mortgage Confidential  (AMACOM   2007) Already in its' sixth printing, Mortgage Confidential is a behind-the-scenes guide that empowers the consumer by providing an in-depth look at how mortgage lenders make loans and little known secrets that consumers can use to get the absolute best mortgage.  'There ought to be a law requiring every home owner and Realtor to read this book.'   Bob Bruss, syndicated columnist.