Tuesday, 20. July 2010
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When Witold Rybczynski first heard about New Daleville, it was only a developer’s idea, attached to ninety acres of cornfield an hour and a half west of Philadelphia. Over the course of five years, Rybczynski met and talked to everyone involved in the building of this residential subdivision — from the developers to the township leaders, whose approval they needed, to the home builders and engineers and, ultimately, the first families who moved in.
Always eloquent and illuminating, the award-winning author of Home and A Clearing in the Distance looks at this “neotraditional” project, with its houses built close together to encourage a sense of intimacy and community, and explains the trends in American domestic architecture — from where we place our kitchens and fences to why our bathroomsget larger every year.
Last Harvest was voted one of the ten best books of 2008 by the editors of Planetizen, and as Publishers Weekly said, “Rybczynski provides historical and cultural perspectives in a style reminiscent of Malcolm Gladwell, debunking the myth of urban sprawl and explaining American homeowners’ preference for single-family dwellings.”
Last Harvest: From Cornfield to New Town: Real Estate Development from George Washington to the Builders of the Twenty-First Century, and Why We Live in Houses Anyway
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Monday, 19. July 2010
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Finally — a working blueprint for real estate professionals to successfully enter or transition into commercial real estate. Bob Herd provides a personal handbook reference for those contemplating the switch into commercial real estate with stories and advice from someone in the field. Part One deals with the many aspects of commercial real estate – getting started, making the switch, training, client acquisition techniques, specializations, property valuation methods, tax consequences, a 5-year plan, listing proposals, purchases contracts, success patterns of high-producing commercial agents, and two interviews with veteran commercial brokers. Part Two dives into investment types with single-family homes and condos, apartment complexes, office buildings, retail shopping centers, mini-storage facilities, land sales, and mobile home parks.
Mega-Producer Results in Commercial Real Estate: A Blueprint for Success
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Sunday, 18. July 2010
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IRS insider Sandy Botkin reveals the tax strategies you can use to increase your ROIs by as much as 20 percent-whether you’re a home owner or a real estate investor. This accessible guide demystifies real estate taxes and shows how to achieve maximum benefit when buying, owning, selling, managing, repairing, and investing in properties.
- Features numerous forms, charts, sample documents, and other valuable tax-saving tools
- Gives you the basics on real estate taxes and shows how to take full advantage of tax loopholes
Real Estate Tax Secrets of the Rich: Big-Time Tax Advantages of Buying, Selling, and Owning Real Estate
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Saturday, 17. July 2010
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Olmos/Jacobus’ quick-reference dictionary provides nearly 2,000 terms in BOTH English and Spanish covering all the essential areas for real estate. Comprehensive coverage, easy-to-find definitions, simple explanations, terminology used on licensing examinations, and numerous illustrations make this a handy reference tool. This up-to-date bi-lingual dictionary is a “must have” for any practicing real estate agent and especially for those preparing to become a real estate agent – as well as consumers looking to become more knowledgeable in the real estate field.
English-Spanish Real Estate Dictionary
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Friday, 16. July 2010
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TAKE THE FEAR OUT OF BEING A LANDLORD
With foreclosures skyrocketing, there’s never been a better time to buy rental property — and to hang on to it for long-term wealth building. Drawing on his ten years of experience managing and owning hundreds of rental properties, Bryan M. Chavis, founder of The Landlord Academy and Apartment Investment Advisors, shows how you can leverage as little as $10,000 into a lifelong stream of wealth using nothing more than good instincts, smart research, and a little elbow grease.
Learn how to buy desirable properties, attract quality tenants, negotiate lease agreements, collect rent, finance a mortgage, and manage the property. From leases to property-evaluation documents, you’ll find a complete tool kit in this book, which contains every form and checklist you need to run a single-unit apartment or an entire rental building!
With added guidance from building-maintenance experts, property attorneys, and tenants’ rights organizations, Buy It, Rent It, Profit! is the go-to guide for anyone interested in becoming a landlord and achieving profitable, consistent results
Buy It, Rent It, Profit!: Make Money as a Landlord in ANY Real Estate Market
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Thursday, 15. July 2010
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To get the biggest return, real estate investors need the right financing. And as they buy multiple properties, their debt to equity rises, making it more difficult to get the kind of deal they need. As many investors have learned the hard way, getting the wrong financing can wipe out their profits, hold them back from selling because of a lack of equity, or force them to try to sell for more than the market will bear. The Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Financing is the one book that shows readers how to get the right financial package for the biggest return on their investment. As a respected author and mortgage banker, David Reed has spent more than 20 years helping investors finance their properties. Here, he offers advice on such crucial topics as: financing options for different property types * the financial implications of renting vs. flipping * setting rental rates * the challenges and benefits of being a landlord, including rent loss coverage * the pros and cons of having partners * tips on financing a second home, duplex, multi-family unit, or condo Complete with essential advice on financing and a glossary of investment terms, this is the one guide that will help readers start making real money.
The Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Financing: Insider Advice for Making the Most Money on Every Deal
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Tuesday, 13. July 2010
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Real estate investment trusts (REITs) make commercial real estate profits available to everyone! REITs are one of the hottest and most potentially lucrative investment vehicles in the market today. Find out how you can take advantage of these increasingly popular securities in the powerful new book Real Estate Investment Trusts. Professionals Richard T. Garrigan and John F.C. Parsons have gathered over 20 of todayOs most influential opinion leaders to explain how investors both large and small are beating the S&P 500 with REITs, how these REITs combine superior income and growth with relative safety, behind-the-scenes information on how to assemble and launch a successful REIT, and statistical support for market confidence in the long-term appreciation potential of REITs. Whether you are a real estate investment professional seeking comprehensive information on todayOs REIT operational requirements; an investment professional needing to better understand REITs; or an individual investor interested in diversifying your own portfolio into real estate, Real Estate Investment Trusts will open your eyes to the incredible opportunities available in todayOs REIT market. Order this well-researched, interesting and informative book today.
Real Estate Investment Trusts: Structure, Analysis and Strategy
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Monday, 12. July 2010
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What, where, and how to buy!
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Real Estate Investing Basics presents the practical advice and knowledge readers need to get started in the residential real estate market. Based on the knowledge of an established expert, this guide teaches readers how to find properties that have the greatest investment potential, make offers and negotiate deals, locate great tenants, and re- sell properties for maximum profit.
• According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were an estimated 123.3 million housing units in the U.S. in the first quarter 2005
• Residential real estate is always on the move
• Baby boomers are growing older, and many look at real estate investing as a safe way to assure their current standard of living
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Real Estate Investing Basics
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Sunday, 11. July 2010
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In The No-Nonsense Real Estate Investor’s Kit, noted author and real estate expert, Thomas J. Lucier provides detailed information, step-by-step instructions and practical advice for both beginning and experienced investors, who want to join the ranks of America’s real estate millionaires!
You get Tom Lucier’s lifetime of real estate investing expertise and experience in twenty-three meaty chapters. You also get all of the nitty-gritty details on five proven strategies for making money in real estate today. You’ll learn all of the fundamentals of successful investing and get the guidance that you need on these and many more vital topics:
- Choosing the right investment strategies
- Financing your deals
- Limiting your risk and liability
- Earning tax-free income from the sale of real estate
- Setting up and operating your own real estate business
- Investing in undervalued properties
- Following state and federal real estate related statutes
- Negotiating the best possible deal for yourself
- Buying properties at below-market prices
- Performing due diligence, inspections, and estimating property values
- Preparing purchase and sale agreements
The No-Nonsense Real Estate Investor’s Kit is as close as you can get to a graduate degree in real estate investing without ever going to college. It arms you with the specialized knowledge that you need to compete successfully against the seasoned real estate professionals in your local real estate market. And this book comes complete with FREE downloadable and customizable forms to help you get started on the fast track.
The No-Nonsense Real Estate Investor’s Kit: How You Can Double Your Income By Investing in Real Estate on a Part-Time Basis
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