Informative and comprehensive, this book is a must-have guide for people who are shopping for a condominium. Condominiums are fast becoming the purchase ofchoice for people who are looking for the amenities of an urban lifestyle, hands-off maintenance, and an entry into the real estate market for often less than the price of a detached single-family home. The appeal of a condominium lifestyle has resulted in incresed demand and consequently higher purchase prices. So it is crucial that prospective buyers understand what makes a condominium differnt from other types of real estate and what is involved when they decide to invest. In 101 Streetsmart Condo Buying Tips for Canadians, bestselling real estate author Douglas Gray offers condo shoppers everything they need to know to make their purchase a pleasanta? and profitablea? experience. Realderswill learn about matching the purchase to their needs and risk tolerance, financing strategies, negotiation tactics, and how to close the deala? and pitfalls to avoid. In addition to the many streetsmart tips, the appendix includes aglossary of real estate terms, useful websites, and helpful checklists. 101 Streetsmart Condo Buying Tips for Canadians will appeal to condo purchasers whowant reliable and objective information to help them make an informed, insightful, and confident decision when they buy. Douglas Gray, LL.B. (Vancouver, BC), formerly a practicing real estate andbusiness lawyer, morphed into a businessman, consultant, speaker, columnist and author of more than 20 books, including the Making Money in Real Estate. His books on real estate, home buying, real estate financing, small business, estate planning, and personal finance have been perennial bestsellers in Canada,and abroad in translation. His website is: www.homebuyer.ca. INDICE: Acknowledgements. Introduction. Chapter 1. Is a Condominium the Right Lifestyle Choice for Me?. Chapter 2. A Crash Course in How a Condominium Is Run and Managed-and What That Can Mean for an Owner. Chapter 3. Financing Strategies for Your Condo. Chapter 4. Purchasing Your Condo. Chapter 5. Legal Aspects of Buying a Condo. Chapter 6. Selling Your Condo. Conclusion. Appendix. Condo Buyer's Checklist. Condo Purchase Expense Checklist. Glossary. Helpful Websites. Reader Feedback and Educational Resources. About the Author.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-83812-9
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Fecha Publicación: 08/01/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés