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Homes and Other Black Holes

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Dave hits the nail on the head with this refreshing view of not only how to buy, but maintain, and eventually sell your home.

When I prepared to have a baby join our family, I turned to Dave Barry's "Baby's and other hazzards of sex" to help me make that adjustment.

Thank the maker that Dave was also there for me when we got ready to buy our first home!

If you are thinking about buying a home, YOU NEED THIS BOOK! It explains that it doesn't really matter who all those people are who show up at the closing...but that it's your responsibility to keep writing out the checks as long as someone is in line.

There are hillariously practical tips to searching for, buying, and maintaining your home. Dave presents hints and suggestions that will help you to appear knowledgeable while looking at houses, how to get into serious debt, and even about challenges you will face while redecorating.

He even has the audacity to suggest that it's possible to redecorate "for under $650,000." Come on Dave! Everyone knows that's impossible!

And when you are all done fixing up, being worn down, and you are ready to sell your home, he also presents hints on how to fool someone into buying your "black hole."

Great stuff through and through! 5 stars for humor and real life applicability!

One of the funniest books I've ever read or heard about. I laughed so hard that I couldn't continue reading !

The very best Dave Berry -- truth described in a hilarious way. Despite his protestations to the contrary, there is actually good advice here.

Dave Barry is always funny, but in this book, he is mind-bogglingly hilarious. I couldn't stop laughing, and when I tried to read my favorite parts to friends, I couldn't get the words out for all the hilarity. If you've ever had to go through a move, you will appreciate Barry's insights and observations. This book is classic Dave Barry. I've had my copy for at 20 years, and I still laugh at the jokes. Money well spent for the decades of enjoyment.