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Investing in Real Estate

Real Estate Investing Made Simple: A Commonsense Approach to Building Wealth By Carr, M. Anthony 2004-10 - AMACOM/American Management Association 081447246X Check Our Catalog Filled with practical strategies and proven tips for success for novices and seasoned buyers alike, this handy, informative book takes the reader step by step through locating properties, arranging financing, evaluating market value, negotiating contracts, and more. …More

How to Make Money on Foreclosures By Evans, Denise L. 2005-09 - Sphinx Publishing 1572485205 Check Our Catalog A foreclosure purchase is a great way to buy property at below-market price, rent it out to others or fix it up and sell it for a profit. How to Make Money on Foreclosures covers everything from finding properties in foreclosure, to negotiating with sellers in financial distress, to reselling the properties with a healthy profit. Written from a real estate expert's point of view, How to Make Money on Foreclosures gives valuable information regarding investing in real estate, keeping the profit and maybe even quitting your day job. …More

Foreclosure Investing for Dummies By Roberts, Ralph R. With Kraynak, Joe 2007-06 - For Dummies 9780470122181 Check Our Catalog Covers foreclosure rules and regs for all 50 states Minimize your risks and maximize your return, while assisting homeowners Want to buy and sell foreclosure properties? This hands-on guide covers all aspects of investing in foreclosures, from identifying potential properties and assessing value to carefully researching and inspecting properties, so you don't get stuck holding a money pit . . . or even worse, a worthless piece of paper! Discover how to deal with homeowners in preforeclosure, bid for a property, buy bank-owned properties at well below market value -- and ultimately sell for maximum profit. Research property titles, mortgages, and deeds Build a strong investment team Obtain financing Network your way to success Avoid common pitfalls Invest with integrity …More

Bubbles, Booms, and Busts: Make Money in Any Real Estate Market By Evans, Blanche 2006-12 - McGraw-Hill Companies 9780071475488 Check Our Catalog Discover hidden financial and lifestyle opportunities in any real estate market No one knows more about real estate than Realty Times Editor Blanche Evans. In Bubbles, Booms, and Busts, Evans explains how ever-changing cyclical and regional real estate conditions can translate into benefits that go beyond just knowing the best time to buy and sell. Readers will learn how local bubbles and busts can help them find employment opportunities, plan retirement, pinpoint relocation sites, formulate long term investment strategies, and more. Evans offers a readable, objective evaluation of how demographics, cultural diversity, immigration, as well as hidden risk factors, can present problems as well as lucrative opportunities for savvy investors. …More

All Real Estate Is Local: What You Need to Know to Profit in Real Estate - In a Buyer's and a Seller's Market By Lereah, David 2007-03 - Currency 9780385519229 Check Our Catalog There are countless books offering advice on making money in real estate. This is the first one to explain why knowing the ins and outs of one's local region is essential to deciding when, and where, to buy. …More

Clark Smart Real Estate: The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Selling Real Estate By Howard, Clark Author Meltzer, Mark 2007-04 - Hyperion Books 9781401307851 Check Our Catalog One of Americas leading consumer advocates and popular talk show hosts offers his tips and tricks to successfully buying and selling real estate--in any market. …More

Your New House: The Alert Consumer's Guide to Buying and Building a Quality Home By Fields, Alan Author Fields, Denise 2002-04 - Windsor Peak Press 1889392111 Check Our Catalog This fourth edition includes updated prices and new trends in home buying, more Web addresses, and the best Web sites for deals on products like carpet and lighting. Illustrations throughout. …More

Starting Out: The Complete Home Buyer's Guide By Hymer, Dian 1997-01 - Chronicle Books 0811812723 Check Our Catalog One of America's most successful real estate brokers comes to the rescue with a home-buying guide based on decades of experience in helping people find the perfect homes to fit their needs and budgets. Charts, checklists, and sample contracts demystify the home-buying process, while sidebars offer real-life anecdotes. 20 illustrations. …More

20 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home By Price, Connie J. Author Price, Ronald L. 2005-07 - Career Press 1564148203 Check Our Catalog Many first-time homebuyers aren't aware of the many programs available to them and feel intimidated by the whole process. As a result, they continue to pay rent while their dream home waits. 20 Questions to Ask Before Buying Your First Home focuses on educating you and preparing you to make informed decisions on whether buying a home is the right thing and, if so, what to expect during the process, from just looking to closing and moving in your dream home. …More

Home Buying for Dummies By Tyson, Eric Author Brown, Ray 2009-05 - For Dummies 9780470453650 Check Our Catalog Financial expert Tyson shows readers how to buy a home that fits into their financial picture, with tips on saving for the down payment and selecting the best loan. Real estate expert Brown guides readers painlessly through the home-buying process. …More