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Book

The everything homebuying book : how to buy smart-- in any market

Call Number

  • 643.12 N599 (CEN)

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Edition

3rd ed.

Publication Information

Avon, Mass. : Adams Media Corp., c2009.

Physical Description

xvi, 333 p. ; 24 cm.

Notes

"Completely updated"--Spine.

Includes index.

Contents

  • The ins and outs of buying a new home
  • The price of home ownership
  • Credit is the most important part of buying
  • Choosing the right mortgage
  • Working with a real-estate agent
  • Buying solo or with others
  • Which house is right for you?
  • The resale house
  • Condos and co-ops --Special home choices
  • Shopping the neighborhood
  • Negotiating the best price
  • Negotiating the best contract
  • The home inspection
  • The closing
  • Building your own house
  • Vacation homes
  • Other real-estate opportunities
  • Is landlording for you?
  • Protecting your investment
  • When it's time to move.

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