The Well-Built House This is the essential book for anyone who is considering building or buying a new house or remodeling an old one--an insider's guide to construction, written by a professional contractor. Many readers will remember Jim Locke as the contractor in Tracy Kidder's bestselling book HOUSE, in which he epitomized the values of the true craftsman.   Tips and Traps for New Home Owners The latest in the hugely popular Tips and Traps series, Tips and Traps for New Home Owners contains all the information you need to move in, financially operate, and successfully maintain your first home. From financial record keeping and obtaining insurance to surviving the move-in and ensuring home value, real estate expert Robert Irwin provides practical, real-world advice that: * Shows ways to maximize investment expenditures, including minimizing taxes, timing refinancing, and more * Outlines ways to avoid home ownership pratfalls, from a thorough premove checklist to an annual maintenance schedule * Offers expert guidance in home improvement and modernizing for every part of the house * Explains how to evaluate a home's current value and future price   The 106 Common Mistakes Homebuyers Make (and How to Avoid Them) Written especially for first-timers, this eye-opening guide turns you into an educated consumer, ensuring that the home or condo you buy is both a comfortable place to live and a great investment for the future. Compiled from the experience of hundreds of homebuyers, real estate agents, home builders, and mortgage lenders, it shows you the most common mistakes buyers make and illustrates them in practice so you don't fall into the same traps. If you're thinking about buying a home, don't make these mistakes: * Researching selling prices and still overpaying * Believing everything your agent tells you * Buying into an upscale neighborhood that's moving downscale * Underestimating utilities and other costs * Allowing your agent to negotiate for you * Letting fear get the better of you and not buying at all   Buy Your Home Smarter with Feng Shui Lenny Jones, CRS “Mr. Real Estate” of San Luis Obispo County ~ Broker/Owner, Jones, Goodell & Fellows Real Estate "This book is loaded with great information to help me find the perfect property for my buyers!"   Buying and Selling a Home For Canadians For Dummies Whether you're new at the home-buying or selling game in Canada, or whether you've played it before, most of us dread the onslaught of flashy, fast-talking real estate agents and property managers. Well, help has arrived. This revised edition of Buying and Selling a Home For Canadians For Dummies prepares you to get what you need and want when buying a new home or selling the one you're in. Everything from arranging your finances and hiring an agent, to researching neighbourhoods and assessing home values is presented in a clear and humorous way to help you get the most out of the process.   The Don't Sweat Guide to Your New Home: Settling In and Getting the Most from Where You Live here are millions of details to oversee when getting settled into a new house or apartment. This book reveals ways to prevent stress and move in with ease.

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