Download or read book The Second Homeowner s Handbook written by Jeff Haden and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to a recent study released by the National Association of Realtors, second homes accounted for more than a third of residential real estate transactions. There is no better time than now to buy that second home youâe(tm)ve been thinking about for getaways, vacations, investment, or retirement. Low interest rates, tax savings, rising appreciation, and effortless financing make it simple to profit from a second home. Now is the time for that second home, before the prices climb even higher. Recent figures from the National Association of Realtors show an upward trend in the number of second homes purchased for investment purposes. Investing in a second home now will be a great way to increase your net worth when you retire, if done properly. This book explains how to invest profitably in a vacation or future retirement home. Your second home can be for living, to re-sell, or even rent. This comprehensive guide presents proven tactics to make your second home a smooth and profitable transaction. You will learn precisely what to look for in a real estate investment, buying prospects, how to rent the place for up to 14 days and pocket the income tax-free, and how to make your current home groundwork for potential real estate investments, how to find the best opportunities, negotiating, financing, budgets, needs and wants, credit reports, home-buying timeline, the process of building a house, manufactured homes, real estate and mortgage glossaries, setting values, home warranties, homeowners insurance, creative financing, buying with little or no money down, closing, moving plans, walk-throughs, closing and settlement inspections, legal contracts, mortgages, what you can afford, deciding which neighborhood to choose, hiring a realtor, which government agencies can help, considerations for veterans, IRA use, hiring an attorney, the offer, calculating monthly payments, and escrow. This book is a must-have for the investor considering a second home. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.
Download or read book Second Homeowner s Handbook written by Jeff Haden and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to a recent study released by the National Association of Realtors, second homes accounted for more than a third of residential real estate transactions.
Download or read book Homeowner s Manual written by Tom Silva and published by Time Life Medical. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide with easy-to-follow instructions for maintaining the exterior and interior of your house.
Download or read book The Home Book written by Glen Martin and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homeowner maintenance reference manual including 380 residential workmanship guidelines covering conditions and maintenance for topics including: floors and ceilings; roofs and gutters; foundations and basements; interior/exterior components; grounds; utility systems; and walls. Homeowner and builder maintenance responsibilities are stated along with the performance guideline and additional information for each topic. Green home construction is also covered.
Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Second Home Tourism and Mobilities written by C. Michael Hall and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second homes have become an increasingly important component of both tourism and housing studies. They can directly and indirectly contribute a significant number of domestic and international visitors to destinations and may be part of longer-term retirement, lifestyle and amenity migration that can have significant economic and social effects on communities and destination development. This volume offers an overview of different disciplinary and methodological approaches to second homes while simultaneously providing a broad geographical reach. Divided into four parts exploring governance, development, community and mobile second homes, the book provides a contemporary account of the major issues in an area of growing international interest. This timely handbook covers a wide range of dimensions – from planning to the role of second homes in development and the management of their impact. The international and cross-disciplinary nature of the contributions will be of interest to numerous academic fields in the social sciences, as well as urban and regional planners.
Download or read book The New Homeowner s Handbook written by Barbara B. Bucholz and published by Dearborn Trade. This book was released on 1999-12 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "The New Homeowner's Handbook", the authors help educate consumers and ease their anxieties about protecting the largest investment they may ever make. It can help readers avoid potential problems, like insurance, security, repair, maintenance, budgeting and decorating, and show how to hold problems to a minimum.
Download or read book The Homeowner s Energy Handbook written by Paul Scheckel and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2013-04-29 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for creative ways to lower your energy costs, generate more of your own power, or become less reliant on the grid? Paul Scheckel offers practical advice for taking matters into your own hands. Explaining the fundamentals of solar, wind, water, and biofuel energy production, Scheckel shows you how to build and maintain a wide variety of energy-saving and energy-producing equipment, ranging from thermosiphon solar hot water collectors to bicycle-powered generators. Use less energy, save money, and help preserve the environment.
Download or read book How to Sell Your Own Home written by William F. Supple and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Handbook for Homeowners written by X H Zhou and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-30 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking care of your home is challenging as many parts need to function right. This handbook, through its well-illustrated 14 chapters, offers comprehensive and easy to read and understand coverages on critical areas of home repair and maintenance. Topics range from basic house painting, air conditioning issues and repair solutions, heating and furnace, drain with sink and toilet, electricity, chimneys, to common tools you use. The book will increase your knowledge and confidence to repair and maintain your home, save money, and enjoy yourself more as a homeowner. Contents: Chapter 1 - Keep Rain and Snow Water Away Chapter 2 - Electricity Chapter 3 - Water and Hot Water Chapter 4 - Sewer Chapter 5 - Septic Tank Chapter 6 - Natural Gas Chapter 7 - Propane Chapter 8 - Heating Oil Chapter 9 - Air Conditioning Chapter 10 - Home Heating - Furnace Chapter 11 - Other Home Heating Approaches Chapter 12 - Chimneys Chapter 13 - House PaintingChapter 14 - Tools and Devices
Download or read book The Homeowner s Handbook written by Richard Carlisle and published by Omd Enterprise Incorporated. This book was released on 2003 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Homeowner s Handbook written by Michael McClintock and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 1980 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Second Suites written by Toronto (Ont.). Housing, Shelter and Support Services Division and published by . This book was released on 2001* with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Second Homes for Vacations Retirement and Investment written by Gary W. Eldred and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1999-11-12 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide to Second Homes for Vacations, Retirement, and Investment Choosing the perfect location Finding the right home Forecasting investment potential How to save thousands on financing Here's the knowledge you need to find, buy, and get the most fun and profit from your second home If you've been thinking about buying a second home for getaways, vacations, investment, or retirement, now is the time to do it. You'll gain from low interest rates, easier financing, large tax savings, and strong potential for appreciation. Smart buyers are getting into the market now, before aging boomers push prices even higher. But what's the best way to afford a second home? How much should you pay? What are the tax benefits? How can you be sure you're getting good value for your money? What kinds of financing are possible? How can you negotiate the best deals and bargain prices? Nationally renowned real estate expert Dr. Gary Eldred provides complete answers to these and all your other questions concerning the purchase of a second home. In a simple and clear style, he fills you in on everything you need to know to: * Develop a strategy to increase affordability * Research the market to find your best location * Choose a home that will quickly appreciate * Make the most of current tax-saving techniques * Select the right homeowner's insurance * Rent to minimize risk and maximize profit * Create value through home improvements * Vacation free worldwide through home exchanges
Download or read book The Complete Pool Manual for Homeowners Professionals written by Dan Hardy and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Described as a lifesaver for pool owners, this book reveals how to save money on pool maintenance while handling poisons safely. Pool doctor Hardy draws on his 20 years of experience in the industry to reveal everything homeowners and professionals need to know about chemicals, mechanics, safety, repairing filtration, and more.
Download or read book Homeowner s Self Help Handbook written by Byron W. Maguire and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook has been especially prepared for you, either a new homeowner or one who recognizes that the home needs work. In this handbook are the tools necessary for its (your home) upkeep and my sincere hope to aid you with increasing its worth. Your home is like a fine bottle of wine. First, it must be bottled correctly to have value. Your home is that bottle of wine. A bottle of wine ages to perfection when the winegrower tends to his or her wine filled bottles. The winegrower watches each bottle and turns it at precise intervals. The surroundings must be just so, if it is to mature and increase its value. Your home must also be cared for on a continuing basis if it is to be enriched and increase in value. Only you and your family can act like the winegrower. You and your family are the winegrowers, bottlers and caretakers of your home. Your attention to all parts of the home on a continuing basis will assure that the quality and value of your home will increase. You can build a heritage for your family that you, the parents, can be proud of and that your children will remember all their lives. But, how can you accomplish this when you enter into your first ever, new home whether it is a newly built home or a previously owned home that you just bought or a home that you neglected to keep up the value. This handbook provides answers to most questions that you may have regarding maintenance and upkeep of your home. The information in this handbook, if applied, will also increase the value of your home. As with wine, its storage is important to its aging well. In Unit 1, Safe Guarding Important Papers, you will find a list of important and very important papers relating to the original purchase of your home and supporting papers, deeds, mortgage papers, catalogs, warrantees and others pertaining to your home and the things in it. You are offered several techniques for their storage as well as ideas about when to get rid of certain ones. Wine bottles are usually kept in a climate controlled place where the temperature and humidity are good for its life. In Unit 2, Utilities, you are given facts and ideas about your concern with electric, water, gas and heating uses. The Unit has a section on each type of utility that can make a definite positive change to the costs you face with utility bills. Employing some or all of these ideas can make a difference in your living conditions. A house neglected looses value, even if you do not intend to sell and move into a different house. This compares to a wine cellar that is neglected. A wine cellar properly maintained ensures the quality of the wine over time. If neglected the wine sours and is lost. In Unit 3, the Exterior and Property of your house and Unit 4 the Interior of your house complete the Handbook. By using the Checklists and Periodic Charts for maintenance, you not only maintain the value of the home, but in many cases increase its value. Important information is provided on each area or part of the house in three parts: A. A layman's description tells important but not too technical data and information about the part of the house being considered. B. A checklist of items that usually go wrong with that particular part of the house is provided. It has sufficient columns to make several separate inspections over time. C. A description of the work needed to be done is provided following the completion of the checklist. After each section an FYI list of other facts is provided pertaining to the area being considered for repair or replacement. At the end of Unit 3 and Unit 4 there are Periodic Tables that list each item (part of house), what to look for monthly, each spring, each fall and after a severe storm. FYI here is a list of the items Parts of the house covered:
Download or read book How to Succeed With Your Homeowners Association written by Linda M Perret and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive handbook for community living, with information on rights, responsibilities, resolving disputes, and more. How to Succeed with Your Homeowner’s Association is the all-inclusive handbook to help new homeowners transition into peaceful community living. This comprehensive guide explains the ins and outs of an HOA, from the structure and responsibilities to resolving disputes. Author and veteran HOA recording secretary Linda Perret doesn’t take sides—the association against the homeowner or vice versa—but rather explains how both sides are really working toward the same ultimate goal: a beautiful and enjoyable neighborhood. This book answers frequently asked questions like: What is an HOA? What are the responsibilities of the homeowner? Who is the board and what do they do? What can I expect from management? How can I handle disputes with the board, management, and neighbors? Perret draws over twenty years of experience working for and with various property management companies and HOA members in this complete guidebook for new homeowners and HOA members alike.
Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement 3rd Updated Edition written by Editors of Creative Homeowner and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 2412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most complete home improvement manual on the market, this newly updated edition of Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement offers thousands of how-to photos, 800 drawings, and understandable text on plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, remodeling, and more. With 325 step-by-step DIY projects, build basic skills and learn to complete home projects and repairs yourself! New edition includes current code updates and changes, as well as information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters.
