Investing in a home is likely the single biggest expenditure most individuals will make. It’s a decision that involves the head, the heart, the pocketbook, and possibly the retirement nest egg. That’s why it’s crucial to make the right choice when buying a home and to exercise financially savvy when selling one.This comprehensive update to Kiplinger’s Buying and Selling a Home provides all the information readers need to protect the investment in their homes. The editors of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance have completely revised this popular guide to reflect the realities of today’s real estate marketplace. Tax shelters, mortgage types, and home insurance policies are discussed and evaluated in detail. Buyers will learn how to choose the best housing for their budget, work effectively with brokers, find financing deals, and negotiate the best price. Sellers will discover how to polish their home for sale, select an agent, analyze alternatives to selling, and move the property fast, no matter what the market is like.Whether a reader is seeking a starter home, a step-up, a vacation retreat, or a retirement haven, this practical guide explains how to make all the right moves.
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For eight decades, the Kiplinger organization has led the way in personal finance and business forecasting. Founded in 1920 by W.M. Kiplinger, the company developed one of the nation's first successful newsletters in modern times. The Kiplinger Letter, launched in 1923, remains the longest continually published newsletter in the United States. In 1947, Kiplinger's created the nation's first personal finance magazine. Located in the heart or our nation's capital, the Kiplinger editors remain dedicated to delivering sound, unbiased advice for your family and your business in clear, concise language.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent book,
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This review is from: Kiplinger's Buying and Selling a Home: Make the Right Choice in Any Market (Buying & Selling a Home) (Paperback)
This is a good overview of the home buying process. There are plenty of areas where I would recommend clarification, but it's still worth a read. I am buying my second home, and I have a master's degree in engineering, and I learned a bunch of useful things. I hope they rewrite it for the post-crash real estate environment, because there are eight tons of new laws and regs out there, with more coming. Book includes fair number of websites and phone numbers for you to track down additional info. Index is good.
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Stating the Obvious,
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This review is from: Kiplinger's Buying and Selling a Home: Make the Right Choice in Any Market (Buying & Selling a Home) (Paperback)
This is one of those books that glosses over everything glibly and reiterates everything that you already know in a cursory and superficial manner. If, however, you don't already know anything, this book would make a nice easy introduction and overview.
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managing broker, listing contract, tax angles, home inspected, warranty plan, seller financing, listing broker, master deed, acquisition debt, selling your home Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- How to Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Home Mortgage, 2nd Edition by Randy Johnson on page 164
- Real Estate by Rh Value Publishing on page 238
- The Complete Book of Home Inspection by Norman Becker on page 136
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