8211;- Sarasota, Florida real estate firm ManaSota Realty Inc. today announced the release of Buyer Beware: Arm Yourself with Information, a comprehensive collection of resources to help home buyers make wise buying decisions based on solid, accurate information. The detailed consumer guide is available free of charge on the Sarasota Real Estate website (http://www.sarasotagroup.com).

From consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act, to credit reports and FICO credit scores, Buyer Beware encourages readers to understand their credit status in order to negotiate the most favorable mortgage rates and steer clear of problems with financing.

The detailed consumer guide also contains information on the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange (CLUE) Report, which provides a history of the insurance claims on a property within the past five years, as well as a variety of reports to help consumers decide on almost anything, such as choosing a doctor or a nanny. Links to agencies and resources are included in the text.

Real estate agent and mortgage broker Gary Brey, owner of ManaSota Realty Inc., says that just obtaining an inspection report on the home you want to purchase isn&#t enough anymore.

If you&#re like most people, says Brey, buying a home is the most important investment you&#ll ever make. You&#re not only choosing the place where you and your family will live -— you&#re also making a long-term commitment involving a significant portion of your assets. You need the power of knowledge, and you need peace of mind. We created Buyer Beware to give buyers the knowledge they need to make the best decisions.

For more information, please visit http://www.sarasotagroup.com, or contact Gary Brey at (941) 926-8771.