Take advantage of today's real-estate market to find great properties at incredible prices. Our recent economic meltdown transformed real estate from a popular investment to financial kryptonite. Too many people purchased homes with mortgages they simply could never afford. The good news: Great deals are out there for the taking. Finding the Uncommon Deal gives you the secrets to discovering and successfully negotiating the lowest prices for the most prized properties available. * Discover how to go beyond Internet listings to get on-the-ground intelligence on the best deals * Get proven…mehr
Take advantage of today's real-estate market to find great properties at incredible prices. Our recent economic meltdown transformed real estate from a popular investment to financial kryptonite. Too many people purchased homes with mortgages they simply could never afford. The good news: Great deals are out there for the taking. Finding the Uncommon Deal gives you the secrets to discovering and successfully negotiating the lowest prices for the most prized properties available. * Discover how to go beyond Internet listings to get on-the-ground intelligence on the best deals * Get proven negotiating skills to close the deal at a rock-bottom price The author has assisted thousands in purchasing homes as a lawyer, broker, and investor; has been ranked by internationally esteemed publication Chambers and Partners as one of the leading real-estate lawyers; and regularly appears as a real-estate authority in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. If you're successful enough to afford a home, then you probably have the skills needed to get a great deal in today's market. Finding the Uncommon Deal will give you the keys to leverage your skills for success and savings, opening the door to today's best properties and lowest prices. The accompanying reference guide is included as a PDF on this disc.
ADAM LEITMAN BAILEY, ESQ., has assisted thousands of property owners in buying homes. He owns one of the nation's most prominent real estate law firms as well as a real estate brokerage company and investment properties. The esteemed Chambers & Partners publication has selected him as one of New York's Lead-ing Real Estate Lawyers, and he was named a Super Lawyer by Law & Politics magazine.
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Foreword Evan Farmer.
Preface Greed, Fear, And Opportunity In The New Real Estate Environment.
Introduction: Should You Buy Or Rent?
Part I Finance: Do Not Go Shopping Until You Know How Much Money You Have To Spend.
Chapter 1 Get Ready To Buy: Tools And Suggestions To Maximize Buying And Borrowing Power.
Chapter 2 How To Get The Cheapest Possible Loan At The Best Rate.
Chapter 3 Buying A Home With Little Or No Money Down; Plus, Obtaining Seller.
Part II Finding The Uncommon Deal on a Home.
Chapter 4 Finding The Perfect Property.
Chapter 5 How To Work With Agents And Other Buyer's Allies.
Chapter 6 The Secret To Buying A Distressed Property.
Chapter 7 Pre-Foreclosures And Short Sales.
Chapter 8 Foreclosures And Bank Owned Properties.
Chapter 9 Hidden Landmines To Look For.
Chapter 10 Creative Ways To Get The Seller To Accept Your Below-Market Offer.
Chapter 11 Negotiating On A Newly Constructed Property: What You Must Know Before Signing The Contract To Purchase.
Part III Getting Uncommon Deals on Closing Costs.
Chapter 12 The Closing Map: A Guide To Each Step In The Process.
Chapter 13 Using The Home Inspection To Lower The Price.
Chapter 14 Finding And Utilizing An Aggressive Attorney.
Chapter 15 The Walk-Through (The Final Inspection).
Chapter 16 The Importance Of Homeowner's Insurance.
Chapter 17 The Purchase Of Title Insurance.
Chapter 18 Closing Cost Guide: Determining The Complete Cost Of Selling or Purchasing A Property.