No matter which way you look at it, buying a home is a major investment. But it's an even more expensive process than it needs to be for many homebuyers. Every year, thousands of homebuyers make common and costly mistakes which result in them either losing their dream home to another buyer, trapping them into paying too much for the home they want or, worse, buying the wrong home for their needs.

You can steer clear of these common traps by following a systemized approach to the home buying process that will allow you to not only find and buy the house that’s best for you, but also save money when you buy.

An industry report has just been released entitled, "9 Buyer Traps and How to Avoid Them". This important report discusses the nine most common and costly of these homebuyer traps, how to identify them, and what you can do to avoid them.