Best real estate reads The most difficult real estate article i write every year
is this one because it takes a year to prepare.Each week i read at least one new
real estate book and then write a book review.But at the end of the year, i must
choose the 10 best. The year 2004 had an oversupply of superb new realty
books(And a few duds)On topics such as homebuying and selling, how to be a
successful realty agent, and how to make huge profits investing in real
estate.Based on my 52 book reviews from the past year, in no particular order,
here are the 10 best real estate books of 2004: "How to be a quick turn real
estate millionaire,"By ron legrand(Dearbornkaplan publishing co., Chicago),
$21.95, 204 pages.The best example is marco kozlowski of orlando who moncler hats turned a $100 option
investment to buy a luxury house into a $2.45 million profit in just 43
days.Legrand admits even he can match that. "The new complete book of home
buying,"By michaelSumichrastand ronald g.Shafer, with martin
a.Sumichrast(Mcgrawhill, new york), $19.95, 234 pages. By far, this is the
best"How to buy moncler body
warmer a home"Book of 2004.But it is a very enjoyable and profitable read
for home buyers.The book has facts, charts, graphs and checklists to help home
buyers make smart decisions, delivered in an easyread, sometimes humorous style.
This investment book explains unique methods to profit from acquiring
foreclosure properties.But this book isn the old"Buy and hold"Approach.
"Trump:Think like a billionaire,"By donald j.Trump(Random house, new york),
$21.95, 229 pages. Trump latest book is light on specifics and heavy on
generalities.But it is required reading for serious realty investors who want
advice from a supersuccessful investor.The most important 50 percent of this
book is about real estate;The other half is trump fun"Fluff,"Which is made
possible by his profitable real estate investments. "How to increase the value
of your home,"By vicki lankarge and daniel j.Nahorney(Mcgrawhill, new york),
$14.95, 181 pages. This enlightening book explains which home improvements are
most profitable and which might be enjoyable but won add as much market value as
they cost.The book is filled with facts, not just opinions, about profitable
home improvements and those that are unprofitable. Study very carefully before
you decide to move to a retirement location is the theme of this factfilled
book, which can save retirees from making costly mistakes.It includes a
50question test of retirement preferences, as well as fascinating sidebars, to
help retirees avoid making hastydecision errors.Retirees and their adult
children should carefully study this great book. Realty agents have nothing to
fear from this"How to sell your home alone"Book, which explains what is really
involved with selling your home, getting top price, and avoiding lawsuits after
the sale closes.This book provides fascinating reading for the doityourself
homeseller crowd who think they can sell their own home without professional
advice, the powerful multiple listing service(Mls), and the Internet. "The
millionaire real estate agent,"By gary keller(Mcgrawhill, new york)$19.95, 347
pages. There should be a law requiring every real estate agent licensee to study
this book before being allowed to sell a property.He uses lots of examples of
his supersuccessful agents to emphasize the profit potential, as well as the
pitfalls, of becoming a realty sales agent. "Investing in real estate with moncler polo shirt other people
money,"By jack cummings(Mcgrawhill, new york), $18.95, 360 pages. This book for
very serious real estate investors has a title that is misleading.The book is
not about investing money for other people, but rather about using borrowed
money to invest in real estate with little or none of your own cash.That called
leverage.Cummings explains 43 nodownpayment methods to control property and the
profits. "The mortgage encyclopedia,"By jack guttentag(Mcgrawhill, new york),
$19.95, 250 pages. If you are a home buyer, homeowner, realty agent or mortgage
lender who wants to know the insider secrets of the mortgage lending business,
this is a must read to learn what mortgage lenders don want borrowers to know.
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books he reviewed in 2004: "101 CostEffective Ways to Increase the Value of Your
Home,"By steve berges(Dearbornkaplan publishing co., Chicago), $18.95, 247
pages.He also explains which renovations will add little or no market value.
"Visibility adds value"Is the theme. "What every landlord needs to know,"By
richard h.Jorgensen(Mcgrawhill, new york), $18.95, 209 pages.This monumental
book rates major cities for living desirability.However, if you are looking for
the ideal, perfect place to work or retire, this book won reveal it.And canadian
cities for livability. "Home seller checklist,"By robert irwin(Mcgrawhill, new
york), $12.95, 167 pages.If you are getting ready to sell your home, this handy
checklist emphasizes important considerations in a unique format.Key topics
include selecting a real estate agent(Or selling alone without professional
help), selling a home under pressure(Such as a pending foreclosure), preparing
seller defect disclosure statements, and handling professional home inspections.
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