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The Cottage Ownership Guide: How to Buy, Sell, Rent, Share, Hand Down &...

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A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Hardcover
Weight
2 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780969692256

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A second home is a complex investment and this guide has comprehensive, practical and easy-to-understand advice on all aspects, from finding and financing the perfect cottage, to selling it or handing it off to the next generation.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Cottage LIFE Books
ISBN-10
0969692250
ISBN-13
9780969692256
eBay Product ID (ePID)
49203191

Product Key Features

Book Title
Cottage Ownership Guide : How to Buy, Sell, Rent, Share, Hand down and Retire to Your Waterfront Getaway
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Real Estate / General, Real Estate / Buying & Selling Homes, General, Personal Finance / General
Publication Year
2006
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
House & Home, Business & Economics
Author
Douglas Hunter
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
11.2 in
Item Width
8.8 in

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This book is a must-have for cottage owners or anyone who dreams of buying a cottage. The basic buying tips are helpful, but the best part of this book is that it addresses a key question for baby boomers: Is retirement at the cottage really possible? ... Add this to your fall cottage book list., While the tips and advice in this guide are simple enough for a first-time buyer to understand, Hunter brings up questions and issues that even a veteran cottage owner should mull over., The author's goal is simple -- to help the reader ask the right questions and to help balance the emotional appeal with solid information... comprehensive... It is clear that a great deal of research has gone into this publication., This book is a must-have for cottage owners or anyone who dreams of buying a cottage. The basic buying tips are helpful, but the best part of this book is that it addresses a key question for baby boomers: Is retirement at the cottage really possible? ... Add this to your fall cottage book list. If you've ever wanted to own a waterfront cottage, here's your chance to do it right... A 'must' for any homeowner who dreams of owning a cottage get-away. Expert tips, sample documents and comprehensive checklists... help make [the] dream a reality., The conversational style of the book offers practical advice with a sense of humor while still offering information based on extensive research., If you've ever wanted to own a waterfront cottage, here's your chance to do it right... A 'must' for any homeowner who dreams of owning a cottage get-away., Simple enough for a first-time buyer... brings up questions and issues that even a veteran cottage owner should mull over., An easy-to-read textbook with case studies, sidebar tips and bulleted lists... examines the checklists lakefront buyers should consider when purchasing., This book will help you make the most of your investment...A must-have for cottage owners or potential cottage owners., An easy-to-read textbook with case studies, sidebar tips and bulleted lists... Hunter examines the checklists lakefront buyers should consider when purchasing a cottage., Falling in love with a property can lead to impulse buying. Consider [t]his book a look-before-you-leap guide., This book provides a good dash of practical information to balance the emotional appeal of falling in love with cottage life., This one-of-a-kind book reveals virtually everything a vacation cottage buyer needs to know before making a purchase offer. It is a well-designed that is easy reading.... On my scale of one to 10, this outstanding book rates a solid 10., A good how-to book provides answers to problems you haven't even thought of, and [this book does] exactly that, Valuable for everyone fasced with the problem of owning a second home. [Hunter] covers the basics of those things you can do yourself...to those you should seek professional help with... A good how-to book provides answers to problems you haven't even thought of, and [The Cottage Ownership Guide does] exactly that., The conversational style of the book offers practical advice with a sense of humor... information based on extensive research., A good dash of practical information to balance the emotional appeal of falling in love with cottage life.
Dewey Edition
22
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
643/.12

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