Download or read book A Consumer s Guide to Buying and Selling a Home written by Diana Wright and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Your New House written by Alan Fields and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers advice on selecting contractors and home builders, as well as discussing mortgages, site selection, environmental concerns, consumer rights, and contracts, and identifies unethical practices.
Download or read book Smart Consumer s Guide to Home Buying written by Peter A. Schkeeper and published by Barrons Educational Series. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buying a home is, in the authors' words, both a romantic journey and a business venture. For most families, it's the largest single investment they will ever make. The purpose of this book is to transform home buyers--especially first-time buyers--into smart consumers who can evaluate a property objectively as step number one in deciding whether or not to buy. The authors take their readers by the hand through the maze of mortgage shopping, dealing with real estate agents, and hunting down that perfect dream house. Some of the many questions they help prospective buyers answer are: Consideration of family needs: how many rooms, what kind of neighborhood, access to schools, shopping, and the like Is the home affordable? Considerations include the size of the down payment, the size and type of mortgage, projecting monthly payments, and allowing for unforeseen expenses Making an offer and negotiating with sellers and real estate agents The close, settlement, and escrow Remodeling: adding to a home and making improvements Investment Property: understanding market values Selling a home . . . and much, much more Because this book addresses a national audience, it is necessarily general when making reference to local situations. However, the authors offer practical advice on how readers can find reliable local professional assistance in their quest to purchase a home.
Download or read book Buying Your Own Home written by Damian McHugh and published by Bloomsbury Professional. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is about the law, or more especially a process, involving aspects of many different laws that effect or impinge on everybody, in either buying or in selling a residential property. It attempts to draw together and simplify for consumers what is involved in this very expensive process that results in the sale or purchase of a house or apartment. It is not exhaustive but is a fairly comprehensive effort at explaining the very many steps that lead to an individual or a couple buying or selling their home."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Your New House written by Alan Fields and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fourth edition includes updated prices and new trends in home buying, more Web addresses, and the best Web sites for deals on products like carpet and lighting. Illustrations throughout.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Selling Homes Insights from America s Top Agents written by Mike Deck and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-20 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the National Association of REALTORS(R) there are over 1.3 million real estate agent or broker members in the United States. The publisher selected ten top real estate agents and brokers from around the county to contribute to this book. Mortgage lenders are a critical component of most real estate transactions. The publisher also selected a top mortgage company branch manager and loan officer to contribute to the book to describe lending strategies for successful real estate transactions. Each of the contributors has a high volume of completed transactions, is highly rated by their clients, and is an advocate for their clients' success. The contributors are spread out geographically across the United States. Each contributor has provided their insights for home buyers and/or sellers in their respective area and with strategies that can work anywhere in the country. We hope that this book will become a useful reference for consumers interested in buying or selling homes around the United States.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Buying and Selling a Home written by Shelley O'Hara and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether they re buying their first time, moving up to something new, downsizing, or buying for an investment, people interested in real estate are proving themselves to be very savvy. They are interested in books that will help them in their research, save them money, make the process easier, and help them feel they re getting the best deal they can. In short, they want to know what real estate agents and brokers know! While other books cater to the first-time home buyer or only tout the benefits of letting an agent do all the work, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home, Fifth Edition, gives a more complete approach that's already popular with readers today. With terrific word of mouth and great reviews, this top-selling guide focuses on a total approach to buying a new home.
Download or read book How to Get the House You Want written by and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 100 Questions Every First time Home Buyer Should Ask written by Ilyce R. Glink and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should, Ask is a wealth of information for first-timers, including: -- How do I know if my broker is doing a good job?* (See question #15.)-- How do I decide what to offer for the home? (See question #26.)-- How does the negotiation process work? (See question #34.)-- How do I choose the right lender for me? (See question #54.)-- How much down payment will I need to buy my home? (See question #59.)-- What are the different types of mortgages available? (See question #73.)-- What if I'm rejected for my loan? (See question #84.)-- What exactly is the closing? (See question #87.)-- Will I need homeowner's insurance? What should it cover? (See question #91.)
Download or read book Nolo s Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home written by and published by NOLO. This book was released on 2025-03-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Clark Smart Real Estate written by Clark Howard and published by Hyperion. This book was released on 2007-04-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of America's leading consumer advocates and popular talk show hosts offers his tips and tricks to successfully buying and selling real estate -- in any market Real estate -- whether in a boom or a bust economy -- is still a good investment, but only if you make smart and patient choices. There is a lot of confusing information out there, and many people find it increasingly difficult to navigate the ever-changing world of real estate without losing their shirts, or their minds. In Clark Smart Real Estate, talk show host and bestselling author Clark Howard presents the best of his experience as a consumer advocate. In his simple and clear style, he shows readers how they can build wealth slowly over time through real estate, and how they can capitalize on -- and protect themselves from -- the real estate market's many fluctuations over the long term. Following his own "save more, spend less, and avoid ripoffs," philosophy, Howard encourages people to get "Clark Smart" and lays out practical and information-packed answers to common questions anyone interested in real estate might have about buying, selling, or financing. When should you buy your first home? Is it better to purchase a preexisting house or one newly built? What are some hidden closing costs, and how can you avoid them? Should you sell your home yourself? How does one shop for a mortgage? What are the costs of refinancing? Sound advice in a handy format -- this is what Clark Howard's readers have been waiting for, and it's just in time to help the multitudes flummoxed by today's conflicting real estate market.
Download or read book Flip written by Rick Villani and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-01-09 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FLIP, the third book in the National Bestselling Millionaire Real Estate Series (More than 500,000 copies sold!) FLIP provides a detailed, step-by-step process to analyze each investment, identify the best improvements, accurately estimate the costs and intelligently oversee the construction. It takes out all the guess work and almost all of the risk. Here's what industry experts are saying about FLIP: "Read this book before you flip that house! FLIP is an indispensable step-by-step guide to flipping houses that you will refer to again and again." -Carlos Ortiz, Executive Producer, "FLIP That House" (TLC's most popular real estate TV show) "At HomeVestors, we're in the business of buying and selling homes for profit and I can attest that there are few, if any, who can rival Rick's and Clay's expertise when it comes to fixing up houses for profit. This book is a must-read for any investor." -Dr. John Hayes, President and CEO of HomeVestors of America (the largest homebuyer in America) "FLIP is a must-read book for everyone in the real estate business. Every agent should have this book. They should read it and master its contents. Why? Because it is the best guide ever written on how to evaluate real estate and how to add value to a house." -Gary Keller, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Keller Williams Realty International and author of bestselling The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor "For anyone looking to build wealth in real estate, FLIP provides a step-by-step approach that really works in any market." -Loral Langemeier, bestselling author of The Millionaire Maker FLIP extends the national bestselling Millionaire Real Estate series with a step-by-step guide that is quickly becoming "the model" for successfully finding, fixing and selling investment properties for profit. Based on their involvement in over a 1,000 flips, Rick Villani and Clay Davis walk you through the proven five-stage model for successfully flipping a house: FIND: How to select ideal neighborhoods, attract sellers, and find houses with investment potential ANALYZE: Identify which improvements to make and analyze the profit potential of any house BUY: How to arrange financing, present the offer, and close on the purchase FIX: A 50-step, easy-to-follow plan for fixing up houses that keeps you on time, in budget and assures top quality SELL: How to add finishing touches to quickly sell for maximum profit Woven through the book is an entertaining narrative that follows the flipping adventures of Samantha, Ed, Bill, Nancy, Amy and Mitch as they find, buy, fix and sell their first investment houses. With all this plus the experience of over a thousand flips condensed into one book, FLIP gives new investors the tools they need to avoid common pitfalls, make a profit, and enjoy the process of house flipping. Rick Villani and Clay Davis are senior executives at HomeFixers, North America's leading real estate rehab franchise. HomeFixers has been involved in more than 1,000 flips nationwide.
Download or read book Consumers Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 1933 with total page 1458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sell Your Home Now written by Laura Riddle and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a must-have for any individual looking to effectively sell their home for the best price. Put your home at the head of the market with the help of Laura Riddles expertise. Riddle, a Masters-level, award-winning real estate broker, walks today's home sellers through everything they need to know to get the best price in today's real estate market. Laura guides readers through the basics of the home selling process. Readers will learn how to determine the value of their home, prepare the home to be sold, stage the home inside and out, know when the time is right to list the home, plan for showings and open houses, accept an offer, and ultimately sell for top dollar. A firm believer in making your home stand out to sell faster by assisting potential buyers through the complicated loan process, the book carefully compares loan options, from low down payment FHA, and 0% down payment USDA, and VA loan programs, allowing readers to choose the loan that works best for their successful sale. Also covered are different Buyer Down Payment Assistance Programs, making this a complete guide to give you everything you need to put your house up for sale. Sell Your Home Now also includes timely information for sellers including resources on: Short sale versus Foreclosure options, Foreclosure prevention programs, The Homeowner Affordability and Stability Act passed in February 2009, and Loan modification options. This complete guide includes information about: selling techniques for selling up to 80 percent faster, and advertising to sell for 15-20% more, and where to list your home online to get the most exposure. Plus the book has a section on staging the home for the quickest sale in order to gain an advantage over other homes (particularly foreclosures) in your neighbourhood. Tips are given on common mistakes home sellers often make that could hinder your efforts so thoughtfully included are sample real estate contracts, titles, and home inspection reports. Selling the home For Sale By Owner? All of the information the book contains is exceptionally helpful to the do it yourselfer, plus, Laura has included case studies from agents and sellers around the country to provide readers with proven tips and tricks for selling a home in the quickest time possible and for the most money.
Download or read book Consumers Guide written by United States. Agricultural Adjustment Administration and published by . This book was released on 1941 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Selling Your Home written by Katie Severance and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In good times and bad, the home-seller's bible . . . In today's uncertain real estate market, sellers are deeply concerned with getting the most value for their homes. Now more than ever, readers need books that will help them find the most effective ways to make their homes attractive to buyers, save money, and make the sales process easier. This unique guide will teach readers everything real estate agents and brokers know—and more! • Reflects changes in the real estate market in the past several years—and explains how to deal with the market no matter when the reader is looking to sell
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Selling Your Own Home written by Jeff Wuorio and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So you ve decided you want to sell your house, but the idea of paying 7% to a broker just seems like money thrown away. Well, as many FSBO s have found, it can get pretty complicated. The Complete Idiot s Guide to Selling Your Own Homeprovides the most comprehensive coverage for selling your home on your own. Whether you re going to pay a small commission for online help or a flat fee for an MLS listing, or you want to handle every step of the sale on your own, this new Complete Idiot s Guidewill help walk readers through the process - providing tons of tips on everything from signs and open houses to appraisals and inspections. And the included CD provides sample contracts, boilerplate forms, and checklists to help readers at every step along the way.
