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.

A team of real estate experts give you an informed view of the advantages and potential pitfalls awaiting buyers in foreclosure markets. You'll also find specific information on sources that offer foreclosed homes, plus advice on how to make an offer, how to get the bes price, how to distinguish true bargains from problem properties, how to shop at real estate auctions, and much more.

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.


Do you know how to shop for a mortgage? What should you look for when inspecting a house? How do you buy the most home for your money? Do you know how to hire a home improvement contractor? When it's time to sell, do you know how to get the best deal? These are questions that prospective homeowners and those who already own should have answers to. A real estate expert answers these questions and many more in clear, concise discussions on buying and owning a home. Once you master the 44 Keys in this updated text, then you will have a good understanding of what is involved and what to consider when buying, selling or maintaining a home.



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.

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. New titles available this season are revised editions of previously released favorites, updated to reflect today's market conditions and recent changes in finance and tax laws.

Updated to reflect today's real estate market conditions and prices, this book discusses real estate as an investment and instructs on methods of financing, management, and more.


Buying and Owning a Home

by Jack P Friedman

Published 1 September 2000
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. New titles available this season are revised editions of previously released favorites, updated to reflect today's market conditions and recent changes in finance and tax laws.

A step-by-step guide, starting with mortgage shopping, physical inspection of a house, the purchase transaction, making home improvements, and much more.