Barron's Business Keys have gained deserved reputations as easy-to-read books of sound advice for consumers and non-experts. These brief, fact-filled volumes cut through business and financial jargon and speak to consumers in plain English. They offer information and advice on saving, investing, protecting one's assets, coping with taxes, and prudent management of personal finances. Updated to reflect the current real estate market, this book presents an informed view of the advantages and potential pitfalls connected with buying foreclosed and bargain properties. Various sources are described including lending institutions, the FHA, the Farmer's Home Administration, and others. There are valuable tips for buying at auction and for taking advantages of special programs such as urban homesteading.

Keys to Buying Foreclosed and Bargain Homes (Barron's Business Keys)

Business & Money

Harris, Ph.D. Jack C.

Friedman, Ph.D. Jack P.

Real Estate

Barrons Educational Series

How to take full advantage of changing interest rates, the details of getting a mortgage to purchase a home, dealing with banks and other mortgage holders, and much more. Here's a reliable guide for home buyers. Titles in the easy-to-understand Business Keys series are directed at consumers and non-professionals, with advice on saving, investing, protecting assets, and increasing wealth through prudent money management. The books define terms, cut through business jargon, speak in plain language, and take the mystery out of business.

Keys to Mortgage Financing and Refinancing (Barron's Business Keys)

The authors explain the difference between condos and co-ops, and help readers decide which is best, depending on one's personal circumstances. Barron's easy-to-understand Business Keys take the mystery out of finance and investment for ordinary consumers. These easy-to-read books offer up-to-date advice on saving, investing, protecting one's assets, coping with taxes, and prudent management of personal finances.

Keys to Purchasing a Condo or CO-OP (Barron's Business Keys)

This updated and expanded edition of a valuable handbook for home buyers and sellers defines and explains more than 2,500 real estate terms related to mortgages and financing, brokerage law, architecture, rentals and leases, property insurance, and much more. The text is supplemented with more than 200 line illustrations plus graphs, charts, and tables.

Dictionary of Real Estate Terms (Barron's Business Guides)

Lindeman Ph.D., J. Bruce

Barron's Educational Series,Inc.

Revised and updated with rates that reflect today's real estate mortgage market, this pocket-size handbook presents quick-reference number charts that eliminate the need for calculation. As such, its tables are time-savers for business students, loan officers, and buyers seeking an adjustable rate mortgage. The tables are as follows: Monthly Payments, Payment Adjustments Resulting from Interest Rate Adjustments, Borrower's Worst Case Annual Percentage Rates, Borrowers Worst Case Monthly Payments, Annual Percentage Rates for First Year, Value of Below-Market Initial Rate, Annual Loan Balance Reduction, and Worst Case Annual Percentage Rate for Convertible Adjustable Rate Mortgages.

Adjustable Rate Mortgages

Economics

The authors give detailed advice on buying, selling, and operating residential rental and commercial real estate to achieve cash flow, income, tax shelter, and appreciation value. Leasing information and exercising leverage through borrowing are included. Titles in the popular Business Keys series are written for non-professionals. They take the mystery out of finance and investment, and offer advice on money management to ordinary consumers. Using non-technical language, these books offer up-to-date information on a wide range of money matters. Business Keys titles are regularly updated to reflect the most current market conditions and business innovations

Keys to Investing in Real Estate (Barron's Business Keys)

Updated to account for current low interest rates and historically high real estate prices, this book advises on the details of getting a mortgage for a home purchase, dealing with banks and other lenders, and getting the best deal available. All titles in Barron's  Business Keys  series are written with a minimum of financial jargon and are directed at ordinary consumers and nonprofessionals in the business world.

Keys to Mortgage Financing & Refinancing (Barron's Business Keys)

Buying a home is, in the authors' words, both a romantic journey and a business venture. For most families, it's the largest single investment they will ever make. The purpose of this book is to transform home buyers--especially first-time buyers--into smart consumers who can evaluate a property objectively as step number one in deciding whether or not to buy. The authors take their readers by the hand through the maze of mortgage shopping, dealing with real estate agents, and hunting down that perfect dream house. Some of the many questions they help prospective buyers answer are: Consideration of family needs: how many rooms, what kind of neighborhood, access to schools, shopping, and the like Is the home affordable? Considerations include the size of the down payment, the size and type of mortgage, projecting monthly payments, and allowing for unforeseen expenses Making an offer and negotiating with sellers and real estate agents The close, settlement,

The Smart Consumer's Guide to Home Buying (Barron's Smart Consumer Guides)

Schkeeper, Peter A.

Over the years, the titles in this popular series have helped ordinary consumers understand principles of prudent money management as a key to personal financial security. Written by experienced financial and investment specialists, Barron's Business Keys use non-technical language that takes the mystery out of business practices. They offer up-to-date advice on saving, investing, seeking mortgages and other loans, protecting one's assets, coping with taxes, and managing many other money-related issues. Updated to reflect conditions in today's fluctuating real estate market, this book discusses the many important factors related to the purchase and sale of foreclosed and bargain homes. The authors point out potential risks and benefits connected with such purchases.

Keys To Buying Foreclosed and Bargain Homes

Stearns, Skip

The titles in Barron's popular Business Keys series are written for individual investors. These books take the mystery out of finance and investment and offer sound advice on investment management to ordinary consumers. This new fifth edition has been revised and updated to reflect recent dramatic changes in the post-bubble real estate market and mortgage industry. The authors give detailed advice on buying, selling, and operating residential rental and commercial real estate to achieve cash flow, income-tax savings, and appreciation in value. Leasing information is also discussed.

Freidman Ph.D., Jack P.

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Keys to Buying Foreclosed and Bargain Homes (Barron's Business Keys)

Keys to Mortgage Financing and Refinancing (Barron's Business Keys)

Keys to Purchasing a Condo or CO-OP (Barron's Business Keys)

Dictionary of Real Estate Terms (Barron's Business Guides)

Adjustable Rate Mortgages

Keys to Investing in Real Estate (Barron's Business Keys)

Keys to Mortgage Financing & Refinancing (Barron's Business Keys)

The Smart Consumer's Guide to Home Buying (Barron's Smart Consumer Guides)

Keys To Buying Foreclosed and Bargain Homes

Keys to Investing in Real Estate (Barron's Business Keys)