{"product_id":"diary-of-a-1st-time-karyn-murphy-9798231887651","title":"Diary of a 1st Time Homebuyer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA laugh-so-hard-you-snort journey through house hunting, marriage, mouse traps, and mild emotional collapse.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis isn't just a hilarious story - it's your unofficial (but surprisingly accurate) roadmap to surviving the homebuying process.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the first \u003ci\u003e\"Should we even buy a house?\"\u003c\/i\u003e conversation, to the whole buying process, to the chaos of moving in and making it through year one, this book covers \u003ci\u003ealmost every ridiculous, stressful, and unexpected thing\u003c\/i\u003e that can happen - and it's packed with professional insights to help you handle it all like a pro. Yes, you'll laugh. A lot. But you'll also walk away better prepared, more confident, and way less likely to cry in your bathroom over an inspection report.\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the wild world of first-time homebuying - where Zillow becomes your toxic best friend, pre-approvals are a love language, and one poorly staged open house can ruin your entire weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet a newly married couple on a mission to find \"the one\" - not a soulmate (they already did that), but a house with decent plumbing, semi-normal neighbors, and a kitchen that doesn't scream \"1972 called and wants its mustard tile back.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe's full of Pinterest dreams and romantic ideals.\u003cbr\u003eHe just wants a big garage and doesn't understand why recessed lighting is apparently a dealbreaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold through diary entries, \u003ci\u003eDiary of a First-Time Homebuyer\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles the highs, lows, and deep psychological breakdowns of two people trying to adult their way into homeownership. Along the way, you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA showdown over humane vs. \"just kill it\" mouse traps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn emotional support dog named Bandit who judges everything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMortgage moments that make you question all your life choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe discovery that \"charming\" is code for \"you'll need therapy\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA real estate broker who deserves sainthood (and snacks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd a surprise twist that turns a house into a home - literally\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karyn Murphy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798231887651\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Karyn Murphy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 310\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Karyn Murphy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49097188081919,"sku":"9798231887651","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/diary-of-a-1st-time-karyn-murphy-9798231887651","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}