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Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
304 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Jonathan and Drew Scott have taken HGTV by storm with their four hit shows, Property Brothers, Property Brothers at Home, Buying & Selling, and Brother vs. Brother. The talented duo's good-natured rivalry, playful banter, and no-nonsense strategies have earned the popular twins millions of devoted fans who have been anxiously waiting for a Scott Brothers book. Dream Home is a comprehensive source, covering the ins and outs of buying, selling, and...
Author
Language
English
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Description
Take advantage of today's real estate market to find great properties at incredible prices
Our recent economic meltdown transformed real estate from a popular investment to financial kryptonite. Too many people purchased homes with mortgages they simply could never afford. The good news: Great deals are out there for the taking. Finding the Uncommon Deal gives you the secrets to discovering and successfully negotiating the lowest prices for the most...
Author
Publisher
Nolo
Language
English
Description
This book provides everything the first-time home buyer needs to: research the local market and listings; choose a house, condo, co-op or townhouse; create a realistic budget; qualify for an affordable loan; borrow a down payment from friends or family; get protection with inspections and insurance; and negotiate and close the deal successfully. This book includes insights from numerous real estate professionals-agents, attorneys, mortgage specialists,...
Author
Series
Language
English
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Description
Getting ready to navigate the ever-changing housing market? Tyson and Brown have packed this guide with tips for getting the best deal on your new home. They show you how to find the right property, make smart financial decisions, and understand the late lending requirements and tax implications.
Author
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
xviii, 456 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"From the most trusted name in real estate, a new and fully updated edition of the indispensable guide that helps first-time buyers land the home of their dreams What does "location, location, location" really mean? How do I decide what to offer on a house? What exactly is the closing? Buying a home is one of the most important decisions in any person's life. It will be the place where you plant your roots, come home after a long day, raise a family,...
Author
Language
English
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Description
The single person's complete guide to buying your own home
Do you dream of having a home of your own? With nearly half of all new home buyers being single, you're in good company. But how do you go about finding the right place and actually purchasing it? What do you, as a single person, need to know? In Buying a Home When You're Single, Donna Albrecht demystifies the home-buying process and takes you step by step through the entire process of acquiring...
Author
Language
English
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Description
In real estate markets all around the country, real estate "flippers" have discovered that a small down payment, a little paint, some cleaning, and some time can net them tens (even hundreds) of thousands of dollars in profits, possibly tax-free. Small upgrades to the kitchen, bathrooms, and living areas, and the "ugly" house they bought for $200, 000 in June can be sold for $300, 000 in October. Real estate investing has created more millionaires...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
208 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Barely thirty, Lynette is exhausted. Saddled with bad credit and juggling multiple jobs, some illegally, she's been diligently working to buy the house she lives in with her mother and developmentally disabled brother Kenny. Portland's housing prices have nearly quadrupled in fifteen years, and the owner is giving them a good deal. Lynette knows it's their last best chance to own their own home - and obtain the security the've never had. While she...
Author
Series
Publisher
Berkley Prime Crime
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
vii, 244 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
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Description
"When a house near Lee and Joe's home goes up for sale, the couple teams up with Lee's aunt and uncle, Nettie and Hogan, to buy it, remodel it, and resell it for a sweet profit. But after the owners of the house, the Baileys, accept their offer, a local developer, Richard "Spud" Dirk, suddenly swoops in with a higher one, and it seems their dreams might be snatched away. Lee, never as passionate about the plan as her husband and uncle, is anxious...
Author
Series
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
255 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm.
Language
English
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Description
"Buying a first home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Will you qualify for a mortgage? Is your dream home achievable? How do you make sure your offer will beat others? Don't worry-now you can arm yourself with the information you need to know before you begin the hunt! In Home Buying 101, you will learn all the skills you need to find the right house at the right price, with financing that fits your budget. Full of nuts-and-bolts advice and...
Author
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 276 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Robert Irwin is America's #1 real estate expert. But don't take our word for it - the sales figures speak for themselves. To date, his real estate titles have sold more than one and a half million copies.
Both Tips and Traps When Buying a Home and Tips and Traps When Selling a Home have gone on to become the #1 guides in their respective subjects. In the seven years since those two classics were last revised the real estate market has undergone many...
Author
Publisher
Time Home Entertainment, Inc
Pub. Date
[2012]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
248 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
The Holmes Inspection will be the definitive guide to smart home-buying and home-selling for Canadians. It's often said that a home is the biggest investment most people will ever make, yet many buyers, when considering a house, spend less time on examining its pros and cons than they might on a head of lettuce at the supermarket. Why? A big part of the problem is knowledge: without an understanding of house construction, materials and finishing,...
Series
Publisher
McGraw Hill
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
xxxviii, 282 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A guide to finding, buying, and renting houses for wealth, with help to find the right property, analyze the numbers and the terms of the purchase, manage the tenants and the property, and grow wealth to achieve financial freedom.
Author
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Pub. Date
[2011]
Edition
Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
xx, 359 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
From the Publisher: Inspect any home inside and out-with help from an expert! Find out the real value of a house or condo using the tested techniques in this step-by-step guide. Written by a professional home inspector and fully updated throughout, The Complete Book of Home Inspection, Fourth Edition, shows you how to determine exactly what's behind, beneath, above, and around a house before you make an offer. If you're selling your home, you'll learn...
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A boy shows potential homebuyers all the things that make his grandmother's house special, like the cupboard that doubles as a clubhouse, the tree that is perfect for climbing, the "swings that are older than the hills" and the best spot to eat scotch cake cookies."-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Edition
Second edition.
Physical Desc
xiv, 368 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Go head-over-heels for house flipping! Flipping houses profitably may not be easy, but it's far from impossible. With the right guide, you can avoid the risks and reap the rewards like a seasoned expert. Flipping Houses For Dummies is that guide. The perfect blueprint to property resale, this book walks you through the absolute necessities of house flipping. You'll learn how to confirm that you have enough time, energy, cash, and resources to be successful....
20) Closing escrow
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2007.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A hilarious movie about house hunting by three quirky families each seeking to buy their next home with the assistance of three over-the-top agents, each who has very unorthodox practices.
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