Second-home hunting has never been easier with everything you need to find and buy the right place at the best price! You don't have to be rich to buy a second home -- but you do need to be reasonable. Buying a Second Home delivers the goods, showing you how to make the purchase of your second home a success! You'll learn how to identify an affordable price range, choose a great location, get low-cost financing, minimize taxes and more. Explore topics you won't find in other home-buying books, including:Â
- finding your dream houseÂ
- how to negotiate a bargainÂ
- whether fixer-uppers are worth itÂ
- how to save for down paymentsÂ
- finding an affordable mortgageÂ
- renting out your second homeÂ
- buying a second home as an investmentÂ
This all-in-one guide includes handy checklists and custom worksheets that help you make sense of the entire process, from buying to ownership. The new 3rd edition is a comprehensive update that reflects the realities of buying a second home in today's market, including dealing with stricter mortgage criteria. Get the step-by-step information you need to be smart about your investment with Buying a Second Home.
