Review of The Home Buyer's Question and Answer Book (Paperback)

There are shelves of reference books available for home buyers, but I found this one to be of great help in explaining the step-by-step process of home buying.

Not only does the book guide you through the daunting task, but it explains terminology in fairly good depth that buyers are likely to run into while trying to buy a home. Words, phrases and acronyms such as contingencies, earnest money, clear title, ASHI and purchase agreement have become part of our vocabulary, thanks in part to this book.

I also appreciated the worksheets (some courtesy of Ginnie Mae) that help to prepare a potential buyer when viewing homes. The sheets encourage home buyers to look closely, take notes and prioritize needs. This is critical when you look at four or five houses in a single day and details can easily be blurred without an organized effort to keep the information for each house separate.

Though I don't think any one book can answer every home buyer's questions, this book was a great starting point for us as we sought to demystify the issues surrounding home buying. Highly recommended.



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Review of Second Homes for Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance)) (Paperback)

Covers most financial aspects of owning non-primary properties, including second homes, vacation homes, rental properties, and strategizing for retirement property.Tax questions are covered in detail.

Could have used more personal examples to give the book a more homey feeling.Also not a great resource for rural or undeveloped land purchases.

Overall, very useful for anyone considering purchasing investment property, including rental property or renting to tenants part time.

Lisa Merritt
www.lockboxdeals.com

Product Description
Thinking about owning a second home? Whether you want a relaxing getaway spot, a future retirement home, or just a place to rent out for profit, having a second home has always been a good investment. But how will you know where to look, how to invest, and what you need to avoid?

Second Homes For Dummies gives you the tools you need to handle the entire second-home buying process from concept to completion! This book covers the bases and the basics of buying a second home, presenting all information in a logical and modular format so you can find just what you need on the subjects that interest you. You'll find out everything you need to know to:

• Determine whether or not a second home is right for you
• Maximize your options for a second home
• Search for a home and find the money to pay for it
• Rent out your home for profit
• Renovate and maintain it to ensure its growing value
• Make your second home your primary home
• Look for and purchase a home in another country

Also provided are a list of the best places in the world to buy a home, ways to improve your home and make it first rate, and rules that you should talk about with your guests. With Second Homes For Dummies, you can make your dream of having a second home come true!

From the Back Cover
Deal with agents, tenants, mortgages, and more

Let your second home work for you now, and retire to it later

Dreaming of that perfect cottage in the mountains or that beachfront getaway? Can you afford it? How do you find one? Will it make money or cost money? What about upkeep and taxes? Relax! This handy book guides you through every step, from assessing your finances and deciding when to buy, to maintaining and maximizing your investment.

• Choose the right home

• Decide whether to build

• How to pay for it

• Go it alone or use a pro

• Find reliable tenants

• Prepare for the retirement move

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