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The Essential Guide for First-Time Homeowners - Maximize Your Investment & Enjoy Your New Home

eBook, Published by NOLO (03 October 2008)

£12.39

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You bought your first home -- now what?

Nearly 6. 4 million homes were purchased in the U. S. last year -- and many of them are owned by young first-time buyers like you, who now find themselves wondering, What's next? And with the subprime crisis quickly becoming a general slide in the housing market, you're looking for guidance on how to stay on track financially.

With Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home, you'll get the crucial information that will make the difference between worrying about your home and enjoying every minute you spend there. Packed with tips and timely reminders, our latest USA TODAY book gives you the lowdown on:

prioritizing purchases

maintenance and repairs

safety and security

insurance

neighbors and disputes

taxes

remodeling and working with contractors

decorating and renovating on a budget

mortgages and refinancing, and

preparing your home for an eventual sale.

This slim volume could potentially save you and your family thousands of dollars -- and perhaps even your home. Turn to this all-in-one resource for the tools and tips you need to keep home ownership simple and fun! Bray is an author and legal editor at Nolo, specializing in real estate, immigration law, and nonprofit fundraising. She is co-author of Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home and also edits a number of Nolo's small business books. Bray's working background includes solo practice, nonprofit, and corporate stints, as well as long periods of volunteering, including an internship at Amnesty International's main legal office in London. She received her law degree and a Masters degree in East Asian (Chinese) Studies from the University of Washington. Schroeder specializes in employment law and real estate and is co-author of Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home. Before joining Nolo, she worked as an associate in a large San Francisco law firm where she represented employers in litigation, drafted employee handbooks and policies and counseled employers on sound employment practices. Schroeder also has experience in employment consulting and human resources. She holds a law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of Law.

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