For many, the first home they purchase is a condo. What seems like an apartment that you own, in fact comes with a lot more responsibilities than a single-family home as you and your neighbors are sharing walls, floors and other common areas. The Condo Owner's Answer Book covers all of the common issues with condos and condominium ownership presented in easy-to-follow question and answer format. It addresses the unique and specific type of home ownership that comes with buying and owning a...

What kinds of mortgages are available to me? How do I get a mortgage? How large a down payment do I have to put down to get a mortgage? For most people, buying a house is the largest purchase they will make during their lives. However, it is the loan to buy the house that can add hundreds of thousands of dollars to your overall cost. The Mortgage Answer Book answers the most important questions someone buying a home needs answered before obtaining a mortgage. With insider tips, strategies,...

Rent your property now with this quick and easy handbook. Looking for a quick way to create the key documents necessary for owning or managing rental property, including a legally valid lease or rental agreement? Leases & Rental Agreements provides the practical and legal information necessary to rent out your property in record time -- and without a pricey attorney. With this bestselling guide, you'll learn how to: prepare a rental agreement or lease tailor your documents to meet your nee...

Navigate the homebuying process with ease!Let real estate pro Michael Flynn show you the ropes-Learn the lingo. CMA, MLS, FSBO, PMI--find out what it all means!-Know what to look for when choosing a neighborhood-Find out what features will attract buyers when it's time to resell-Your credit score--things you should know and what to do about it-Find out what loan arrangement is right for you-House-hunting tips to help you track down your dr...

Learn how to manage your tenants, deal with problems, and handle evictions on your own. The Landlord's Legal Guide in Illinois offers clear and easy explanations of Illinois rental property laws. Complete with all the forms you need, as well as a list of resources for Illinois landlords and copies of applicable law, this guide allows you to manage the landlord-tenant relationship from application to eviction and beyond.This book offers detailed information on:--Rental applic...

Hotel Law, Transactions, Management and Franchising presents a practical guide to the issues that face lawyers and industry leaders working in the hospitality field. It aims to develop the reader’s understanding of the acquisition process and the complex relationships in management and franchise deals that dominate the hotel industry.This text is written primarily as a desktop reference for legal practitioners working in the hotel law field and is also suitable for student...

This book covers the subject of Land Contracts, also known as ' Contract for Deeds'; a form of seller-financing in the purchase of real estate. It is a practical guide, explaining fundamentals, general application and even the 'urban legends' surround this type of real property transaction. It details responsibilities for both parties in such a arrangement, and serves as a common sense guide for those interested in this method of acquiring or selling of real estate in the U.S. Although add...

The ultimate property management guide for the do-it-yourself landlord!Written for the millions of landlords who own a single-family home, condo, or small (fewer than four units) rental property, Every Landlord’s Guide to Managing Property covers everyday skills a hands-on landlord needs, including how to:retain good, long-term tenantshandle maintenance such as snow removal, toilet clogs, and paintingavoid conflicts over l...

Construction Contract Administration for Project Owners is aimed at public and private owners of real estate and construction projects. The book is intended to assist owners in their contractual dealings with their designers and their contractors. Most owners are not primarily in the business of designing and building facilities. The fact that their primary business is not design and construction places them at a disadvantage when negotiating, drafting, and administering design ag...

Facing foreclosure? Know your options! Foreclosures climbed a record 81% in 2008, with over 860,000 families losing their homes. In 2009, an additional 3 million foreclosures are predicted as temporary postponements end and homeowners are increasingly incapable of paying the mortgage during this brutal recession. If you're having trouble making your mortgage payments or are already in jeopardy of foreclosure, The Foreclosure Survival Guide compassionately gives you the practical informatio...

This book is a pragmatic and creative approach to legal and asset protection issues faced by investors in Texas real estate, particularly investors in residential and smaller commercial properties. It is not intended to be a textbook or comprehensive academic treatise. Rather, it contains practical perspectives and techniques developed over the years in the course of advising and representing investors. Since there are usually as many opinions as there are lawyers in a room, it should be n...

In the modern world, after the global economic crisis that exploded in 2007, one of the few methods that investors can still feel confident they will achieve success with is that of the real estate market. Housing and rental markets will always be competitive, because people will always need somewhere to live! If you are in a financial position to be able to consider investing capital in a property asset, there are many considerations that you must be aware of before committing to anything...