<prompt> Human: Im finally jumping into the housing market and the amount of stuff involved, taxes, mortgages etc...its overwhelming. Googling buying a house gets me a bunch of listicles that barely scratch the surface. Can anyone recommend a comprehensive guide? Web or print is fine.  <response>: Please keep in mind that its not really feasible to have a comprehensive guide to buying everywhere. Each market is going to have its own idiosyncrasies, so youll want advice specific to where youre buying your house.For example, property taxes in California dont behave the same way they do anywhere else and the difference is good for the homebuyer. This can have quite an impact on the whole decision-making process, so be aware. 