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Second Home: Find Your Place in the Fun (Better Homes and Gardens(R))

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Very appealing
First, why was this book sohard to find on amazon? I only found it by accident when I searched for vacation home books. It's hard to explain the appeal of this wonderful book. It's inspiring.It's dreamy.My best friend said, "You aren't planning bo buy a second home now, are you?" I said, "No not yet. But we hope to someday." So, this is a "someday" kind of book with yummy photos of great second homes that real people own. It is a beautiful, big book. Beyond that, it's a book that gives me hope, because it includes very practical tips on everything related to second home buying, building, remodeling, and decorating. I like to dream within the world of what's really possible, and this book makes me believe that my second home dream really can come true. Someday. In the meantime, I'm doing what the book promises and getting away just by looking through the book.
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January 5, 2001 | Helpful Votes: 11 | Rating: 5

A winner
We live part-time on a big lake here in Missouri, and now I will know what to do when visitors inevitably ask the usual questions, like "However did you find this place?" "How did you know this spot was right for you?" and soon. I can hand them this book to look at and learn from, because it will help them figure out how they can find their own "getaway home." (They'll have to buy their own book, though. I am hanging onto this one!) This book is so beautiful. I'm sure it will end up on lots of coffee tables at our lake and at vacation home spots around the country, because it's the kind of book you can pick up and spend the afternoon with. Thte pictures are worth the book's price. But more than that, the book has all kinds of helpful tips on finding your own place or decorating it. I think there is information on having a second home built, too. I wish I had had this when we were scouring the countryside for our weekend house, because we didn't know where...
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November 22, 2000 | Helpful Votes: 11 | Rating: 5

Product Description

The first book of its kind for second home owners and buyers.

Book-of-the-Month Club Feature Selection.

Second-home options, from lake houses to cabins in the woods.

Guides readers on selecting house site suited to their needs.

Remodeling and decorating ideas to make home functional.

Furnishings and home plan source list. Top to learn more

Second Homes for Dummies

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Thinking about owning a second home? Whether you want a relaxing getaway spot, a future retirement home, or just a place to rent out for profit, having a second home has always been a good investment. But how will you know where to look, how to invest, and what you need to avoid?

Second Homes For Dummies gives you the tools you need to handle the entire second-home buying process from concept to completion! This book covers the bases and the basics of buying a second home, presenting all information in a logical and modular format so you can find just what you need on the subjects that interest you. You’ll find out everything you need to know to:

Determine whether or not a second home is right for you
Maximize your options for a second home
Search for a home and find the money to pay for it
Rent out your home for profit
Renovate and maintain it to ensure its growing value
Make your second home your primary home
Look for and purchase a home in another country

Also provided are a list of the best places in the world to buy a home, ways to improve your home and make it first rate, and rules that you should talk about with your guests. With Second Homes For Dummies, you can make your dream of having a second home come true! Top to learn more

Great resource for anyone purchasing investment properties
Covers most financial aspects of owning non-primary properties, including second homes, vacation homes, rental properties, and strategizing for retirement property. Tax questions are covered in detail.Could have used more personal examples to give the book a more homey feeling. Also not a great resource for rural or undeveloped land purchases.Overall, very useful for anyone considering purchasing investment property, including rental property or renting to tenants part time.Lisa Merrittwww.lockboxdeals.com
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August 14, 2007 (Miami, FL USA) | Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 4

I would buy this again
The best part of this book is that it doesn't assume why you are buying a second home, it covers all of the bases. Personal use, rental property, vacation home,... Well referenced for quick look ups. I haven't read it from cover to cover, but each time I have a new questions, I can grab it and find pertinent information in just a few minutes.
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February 23, 2009 (Chicago, IL) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

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Buying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or Retirement

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Extremely Helpful
I found this book to be extremely helpful. The author did a great job at breaking down complex information into easy-to-understand, everyday language. In particular, I found the budget worksheet (which also appears on the CD-ROM in the back of the book) to be great! It walked me through step-by-step how to create a realistic, affordable budget. This book is a must have for anyone thinking about buying a second home.
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May 3, 2007 (Boston, MA) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Everything you need to know when hunting for a second home! You don't have to be rich to buy a second home -- but you do need to be smart. Buying a Second Home delivers the smarts, showing 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: innovative financing strategies, how to rent your property profitably, how to assess the investment potential of a fixer-upper, choosing the right mortgage for you, profiting from a second-home sale, buying a home in foreclosure and much more! The CD-ROM is chockful of handy checklists and custom worksheets that help you make sense of the entire process. If you're considering what could be the largest investment you'll make in your lifetime, be smart about it with Buying a Second Home. Top to learn more

Appreciate Depreciation
Easy book to understand the tax advantages (esp. depreciation) of buying a second home. Recommended. Couple with "How a Second Home Can Be Your Best Investment" for strategies in buying up.
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March 29, 2007 (San Francisco, CA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

Buying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or Retirement
Comprehensive treatment of second home subject. Readable, understandable, and broad in scope.
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May 22, 2007 (Valencia, CA) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 4

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Determine whether or not a second home is right for you
Maximize your options for a second home
Search for a home and find the money to pay for it
Rent out your home for profit
Renovate and maintain it to ensure its growing value
Make your second home your primary home
Look for and purchase a home in another country

August 14, 2007 (Miami, FL USA) | Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 4

February 23, 2009 (Chicago, IL) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

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The Second Homeowner's Handbook: A Complete Guide for Vacation, Income, Retirement, And Investment

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A Good Guide for the Second Homeowner
Whatever your reason for purchasing a second home, this book is a great guide. The book covers every possible use of a second property: your own residence, renting for additional income and flipping for a profit. The benefits of owning a second home are discussed and tips for performing a self assessment and establishing your goals are included.This book helps you understand the process of real estate transactions from start to finish. If you plan to buy additional properties in the future, the book has great information for determining what to look for in a property, locating properties and developing a good relationship with your real estate agent. You will learn a lot about analyzing and comparing properties to help you find the best second home for your needs.Once you have selected a property, the book helps you learn the basics of mortgages. There are great tips to help you secure the best possible terms on your loan. Information on creative financing is...
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October 17, 2006 (Pennsylvania) | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 5

Valuable information for any homeowner
This book outlines smart financial moves to make even if you are not planning on buying a second home. The tips covered are useful for buying or selling a first home also - items such as how to analyze property or loans, and how to increase the resale value of a home are important in any real estate transaction. For those who are interested in buying a second home, the purchase, financing, and maintenance of residence, rental, and rehab properties is covered in detail. There are clearly written guides which relate the procedures required to hold a second home for monthly income or increase long term wealth. The writing is well organized and easy to understand, with excellent descriptions and testimonials from those who are already experienced in the business of real estate. An extensive glossary at the end is helpful for readers who are unfamiliar with real estate terms and phrases.
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October 24, 2006 (ME, USA) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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According to a study released by the National Association of Realtors, second homes accounted for more than a third of residential real estate transactions in 2004. There is no better time than now to buy that second home you’ve been thinking about for getaways, vacations, investment, or retirement. Low interest rates, tax savings, rising appreciation, and effortless financing make it simple to profit from a second home. Now is the time for that second home, before the prices climb even higher. Recent figures from the National Association of Realtors show an upward trend in the number of second homes purchased for investment purposes. Investing in a second home now will be a great way to increase your net worth when you retire, if done properly. This book explains how to invest profitably in a vacation or future retirement home. Your second home can be for living, to re-sell, or even rent. This comprehensive guide presents proven tactics to make your second home a smooth and profitable transaction. You will learn precisely what to look for in a real estate investment, buying prospects, how to rent the place for up to 14 days and pocket the income tax-free, and how to make your current home groundwork for potential real estate investments, how to find the best opportunities, negotiating, financing, budgets, needs and wants, credit reports, home-buying timeline, the process of building a house, manufactured homes, real estate and mortgage glossaries, setting values, home warranties, homeowners insurance, creative financing, buying with little or no money down, closing, moving plans, walk-throughs, closing and settlement inspections, legal contracts, mortgages, what you can afford, deciding which neighborhood to choose, hiring a realtor, which government agencies can help, considerations for veterans, IRA use, hiring an attorney, the offer, calculating monthly payments, and escrow. This book is a must-have for the investor considering a second home. Top to learn more

Not good for the vacation property renter
We rent our second home as a vacation rental, and I was hoping this book would have more practical information on this topic. Although the book does contain a lot of good information on other topics, it does not contain much anything of use for someone looking for help managing their vacation rental.
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July 1, 2008 (Denver,Co) | Helpful Votes: 7 | Rating: 3

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According to CNBC here are the top places to buy a second home. If you are thinking about buying a second home I can help you find a professional agent in that area.

I do have a feeling though when I speak to my brother, sister and mum they would probably like me to buy a second home somewhere warm and although the south is generally warmer than up here I think they will be thinking south of France or Spain. But with the Euro as precarious as it is I am just not comfortable buying in Spain and well France can be expensive, well the south of the country is there going on my last visit.

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Kinsler tops roundtable's collection of buy-low candidates

We've done this in the past and the topic this time around was: "Identify a batter/pitcher that you consider an excellent target to 'Buy-Low' via trade." Here's an updated version of my submission, with stats through Sunday: As a whole, second basemen