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One third of all homes sold today are condos, co-ops, or townhouses. America''s #1 real estate expert shows what to watch for when buying one of them. Home ownership is still the American dream, but not everyone follows tradition by buying a detached one-family house. Condos, co-ops, and townhouses are increasingly popular alternatives nationwide. These "shared ownership" options have unique pluses and minuses, as Bob Irwin reveals in Tips & Traps When Buying a Condo, Co-op, or Townhouse.

Like other books in his best-selling "Tips & Traps" series, it''s packed with targeted, reader-friendly advice. If you''re a prospective buyer, Bob Irwin will show you how to:

From the bestselling author of Tips and Traps When Buying Your Home

Robert Irwin has been one of the nation''s top real estate authors for more than 20 years. His 1991 bestseller, How to Find Real Estate Bargains, continues to be one of the most popular guides to finding real estate bargains and buying them at rock-bottom prices. Thoroughly updated and revised, this new edition is for reader in the market for a bargain home for themselves or as an investment for resale profit.

Irwin fills readers in on everything they need to know to quickly decide if a property''s potential payoff outweighs its risks. With nearly 50 percent all-new material, the second edition features new chapters on:

Everyone who has bought a home knows that an official inspection is no guarantee against unpleasant surprises, and that, ultimately, the burden to ask the important questions about the physical aspects of a home is on the home buyer. But buying a home is one of life’s most stressful, emotionally fraught activities, and it’s easy to see why many home buyers fail to anticipate the kinds of exasperating and expensive problems that can crop up after closing.

Written by bestselling real estate author (more than 1 million books sold) Robert Irwin, Home Buyer''s Checklist levels the playing field by equipping home buyers with a comprehensive list of questions pertaining to all the physical aspects of a house that may not be covered in an official inspection. From basement to attic, pantry to lawn, Bob walks readers through every room, nook, cranny, closet and keep, asking important questions about windows, screens, doors and door frames, fireplaces, light fixtures, moldings, and much, much more. And, drawing upon his many years of experience in the business, he provides pointers on how to deal with each problem, including information on how much it will cost to fix, how to estimate its short- and long-term consequences, how it should impact on the negotiating process, and more.

Robert Irwin is America''s #1 real estate expert. But don''t take our word for it--the sales figures speak for themselves. To date, his real estate titles have sold more than one and a half million copies.

Of all of his books, those in the bestselling "Tips and Traps" series continue to be the most popular(more than 500,000 sold), and two of those--Tips and Traps When Buying a Home and Tips and Traps When Selling a Home--have gone on to become the #1 guides in their respective subjects.

In the seven years since those two classics were last revised the real estate market has undergone many dramatic changes. Irwin has updated these bestsellers to reflect these changes so readers can be successful in their real estate endeavors.

Featuring fully revised facts and figures that reflect the most recent changes in the real estate market,Tips and Traps When Buying a Home, Third Editionprovides first-time and experienced home buyers alike with practical, step-by-step information on a broad range of proven home buying strategies, along with indispensable advice and guidance on:

Robert Irwin is America''s #1 real estate expert. But don''t take our word for it--the sales figures speak for themselves. To date, his real estate titles have sold more than one and a half million copies.

Of all of his books, those in the bestselling "Tips and Traps" series continue to be the most popular(more than 500,000 sold), and two of those--Tips and Traps When Buying a Home and Tips and Traps When Selling a Home--have gone on to become the #1 guides in their respective subjects.

In the seven years since those two classics were last revised the real estate market has undergone many dramatic changes. Irwin has updated these bestsellers to reflect these changes so readers can be successful in their real estate endeavors.

This latest edition of Bob Irwin''s classic Tips and Traps When Selling a Home brings new and experienced home owners up-to-speed on all the recent changes, regulations, and trends in real estate. It provides important information on market conditions, new tax advantages, toxic materials in the home, alternatives to the traditional broker, as well as proven strategies for:

A concise, quick-reference guide to save money and headaches when closing on a home

Fraught with arcane rituals, hidden traps and pitfalls, and confusing legal mumbo jumbo, the closing can be the most harrowing part of the home buying equation.

Modeled after Robert Irwin''s popular Home Buyer''s Checklist, this book is packed with checklists, pointers, questions, and tactics that help a home buyer close the deal without losing his or her sense of humor, sanity, or shirt, including:

One of America''s most trusted real estate experts tells how to make a killing in real estate using other people''s money

"Irwin is a prolific writer on real estate, and among the best."

--USA Today

This latest book from real estate guru Robert Irwin is a complete, step-by-step guide for newcomers to no-money-down real estate investment. It''s also a source of fresh insights and guidance for experienced investors looking for solutions to problems that can arise

with the no-money-down approach. Written for today''s robust market, How to Invest in Real Estate with Little or No Money Down tells readers how to:

WITH HUNDREDS OF MORTGAGES NOW AVAILABLE, HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE ONE THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU?

Congratulations! Chances are you're buying a new home or refinancing an old one and are now in the process of applying for a mortgage loan. Before making any decisions that could affect the next 30 years of your life, arm yourself with this edition of Tips & Traps When Mortgage Hunting.

There are so many loans now available for practically every situation. America's leading real estate authority, Robert Irwin, will help you cut through the confusion and find the mortgage that fits your needs and is right for your budget. If one of your biggest concerns is paying too high an interest rate, or shelling out excessive cash for closing costs, this book will save you money by showing you how to find the lowest rates available. In easy-to-understand language, Irwin explains...

This clear and comprehensive guide will provide you with the most up-to-date information and insider tips to help you avoid the traps of mortgage hunting and find the right mortgage at the right,/p>

America''s top real estate expert helps home sellers save time, money, and headaches

"Broker-investor Irwin is a prolific writer on real estate, and among the best."

--USA Today

Missing any step in the complex home selling process can cost a seller dearly in time, taxes, and profits. Now Home Seller''s Checklist makes it easier than ever for home sellers to cover all their bases--in the right order and at the right time.

Following the same step-by-step format as Bob Irwin''s bestselling Home Buyer''sChecklist, it:

A comprehensive guide to protecting--and increasing-- home investment value

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:

The practical, real-world guide to succeeding as an agent

Scared of starting a new career in real estate? Wondering if you have what it takes?

Don't worry! Robert Irwin's Tips and Traps for Getting Started as a Real Estate Agent answers all your toughest questions. Irwin helps you start your real estate career on the right foot, and presents proven, reliable guidance on every aspect of the profession.

This handy guide shows you how to get licensed and start making money immediately. It walks you through those first tough days and weeks on the job, helps you find a great mentor, and shares all the basics of the business-from listing and selling properties to conducting open houses and escrow.

Delivers the skills and tools you need to become a top-performing agent, including how to:

This newly revised edition of Buy, Rent, and Sell features everything you need to know to make money in residential real estate. Robert Irwin covers the investment tools of today's market, including buy-and-hold strategies and tax-smart long-term financing.

With long-term, unconventional financing strategies, homeownership is within your reach. Rent to Own shows you how to turn your rent money into a new home, whether you're a single professional, young family, and or are living on a budget, using lease options and other overlooked purchasing tactics.

An updated edition of Robert Irwin's popular, practical guide to the basics of investing

How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing presents a step-by-step system that walks you through your first purchase and helps you build on that success. Updated to reflect today's market realities, this second edition is the reliable, hands-on guide every first-time investor needs.

The classic guide to getting the best deal when selling a home--from America''s #1 real estate expert

This latest edition of Bob Irwin''s classic Tips & Traps When Selling a Home brings you up to speed on all the recent changes, regulations, and trends in real estate--whether you''re new to the selling process or are an experienced home seller. It provides important information on market conditions, new tax advantages, toxic materials in the home, alternatives to the traditional broker, as well as proven strategies for handling multiple offers, dealing with "fee-for-service" and discount brokers, and holding a home for investment.

The classic guide to getting the best deal when buying a home--from America’s #1 real estate expert

Featuring fully revised facts and figures that reflect the most recent changes in the real estate market, Tips & Traps When Buying a Home, Fourth Edition is helpful whether you're a first-time or experienced home buyer. It gives you practical, step-by-step information on a broad range of proven home buying strategies, along with indispensable advice and guidance on buying in an "up" market, flipping, buying with options, bidding wars, and other important facets of real estate deals.

The classic guide to getting the best deal when buying a home--from America’s #1 real estate expert

Featuring fully revised facts and figures that reflect the most recent changes in the real estate market, Tips & Traps When Buying a Home, Fourth Edition is helpful whether you''re a first-time or experienced home buyer. It gives you practical, step-by-step information on a broad range of proven home buying strategies, along with indispensable advice and guidance on buying in an "up" market, flipping, buying with options, bidding wars, and other important facets of real estate deals.

This newly revised edition of Buy, Rent, and Sell features everything you need to know to make money in residential real estate. Robert Irwin covers the investment tools of today''s market, including buy-and-hold strategies and tax-smart long-term financing.

With long-term, unconventional financing strategies, homeownership is within your reach. Rent to Own shows you how to turn your rent money into a new home, whether you''re a single professional, young family, and or are living on a budget, using lease options and other overlooked purchasing tactics.

Robert Irwin, one of America’s most trusted real estate experts, providesthe tools you need to avoid foreclosure—and protect your credit, yourwealth, and your peace of mind.

How to Use a Short Sale to Stop Home Foreclosure and ProtectYour Finances removes the complications and stress often associatedwith short selling a property. Using real-life success stories, Irwin explainshow a short sale works and walks you through the process step by step.You’ll learn how to:

It contains all the paperwork you’ll need to execute a short sale, along withlistings of helpful outside resources.

How to Use a Short Sale to Stop Home Foreclosure and ProtectYour Finances provides everything you need to get out from under—without spending a dime of your own money.

Robert Irwin, one of America’s most trusted real estate experts, provides the tools you need to avoid foreclosure—and protect your credit, your wealth, and your peace of mind.

How to Use a Short Sale to Stop Home Foreclosure and Protect Your Finances removes the complications and stress often associated with short selling a property. Using real-life success stories, Irwin explains how a short sale works and walks you through the process step by step. You’ll learn how to:

It contains all the paperwork you’ll need to execute a short sale, along with listings of helpful outside resources.

How to Use a Short Sale to Stop Home Foreclosure and Protect Your Finances provides everything you need to get out from under—without spending a dime of your own money.

An updated edition of Robert Irwin''s popular, practical guide to the basics of investing

How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing presents a step-by-step system that walks you through your first purchase and helps you build on that success. Updated to reflect today''s market realities, this second edition is the reliable, hands-on guide every first-time investor needs.

Surefire techniques for coming out on top in any real estate deal

A great book for anyone who is interested in real estate investing or planning to buy a new home, Tips & Traps When Negotiating Real Estate covers everything from financing and deposits, to better prices versus better terms, to handling brokers and sellers alike.

Bestselling real estate guru Bob Irwin breaks down all the common negotiating points by subject, and supplies you with checklists, forms, and boilerplates at every step along the way. You learn how to: