Houses for Sale Guide

One person’s loss is another person’s gain.

This invaluable guide explains everything readers need to know about finding and financing foreclosed and soon-to-be foreclosed residential properties with the highest potential return. Completely updated, this new edition reflects recent changes in the way banks and the government dispose of foreclosed properties, covers new laws, and advises how to steer clear of scams.
• First edition sold more than 30,000 copies in a year and a half
• The national residential foreclosure rate rose to from .75% to 1.16% (of all mortgages) by the end of 2006-the biggest jump in 30 years
• Foreclosures are expected to continue to increase as interest rates rise and monthly payments on short-term variable rate and interest-only loans make homes unaffordable

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Buying Foreclosures, 2nd Edition

How to sell a home without a broker for maximum profit in minimum time

FSBOs (for sale by owners) are one of the quickest- growing methods of home sales in the business.

For Sale by Owner: A Complete Guide is the most up-to-date, comprehensive guide available to selling a home independently. It covers all the bases, arming readers with:

• Insider tips on surefire, low-cost, high-impact home improvements, guaranteed to yield maximum profits
• Step-by-step guidance on home valuation, including tips on researching the market, hiring an appraiser, and setting prices
• Inexpensive marketing and advertising techniques–with a section on marketing a home over the Internet
• Expert advice on how to select the best title company, negotiate a deal and close the sale, protect against future lawsuits, and more

For Sale by Owner: A Complete Guide: Everything You Need to Sell Your Home at the Highest Price Without Paying a Broker!