Whether you’re buying your first home or your fifth, these no-nonsense rules will help you avoid costly mistakes and buy with confidence, knowing your property will hold its value when it’s time to sell.

You’ll learn:

• Why the biggest house in the neighborhood is usually the worst buy

• How to spot dysfunctional floorplans that kill value

• What to avoid near the property—because you can’t fix the surroundings

• Which market signals mean “not now”

• And why the homes that feel good aren’t always the best long-term play

These rules have made me hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years. They can help you do the same!