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Cottage Ownership Guide : How to Buy, Sell, Rent, Share, Hand down and Retire to Your Waterfront Getaway by Douglas Hunter (2009, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCottage LIFE Books

ISBN-100969692269

ISBN-139780969692263

eBay Product ID (ePID)71241048

Product Key Features

Book TitleCottage Ownership Guide : How to Buy, Sell, Rent, Share, Hand down and Retire to Your Waterfront Getaway

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2009

TopicReal Estate / General, Real Estate / Buying & Selling Homes, General, Personal Finance / General

IllustratorYes

GenreHouse & Home, Business & Economics

AuthorDouglas Hunter

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight0 Oz

Item Length11.2 in

Item Width8.8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsThis book is a must-have for cottage owners or anyone with dreams of buying a cottage. The basic buying tips are helpful, but the best part of the 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., Falling in love isn't always conducive to rational thinking ... even if the object of your affection is a cottage, This book tells you all you need to know, from choosing a location, inspecting the cottage, financing and purchasing., Falling in love isn't always conducive to rational thinking and planning -- even if the object of your affection is a cottage. So before entering into a relationship, Douglas Hunter suggests balancing your emotions with information.... If you're not informed about tax implications, water quality in nearby lakes or rivers, neighbors, anglers, and even where the sun sets and direction of wind in relation to your cottage, you might be in or a big surprise. You didn't think romance could be so complicated, did you?, With easy-to-understand advice on finding the perfect property to match a lifestyle, plus an entire chapter dedicated to sharing a cottage, it's a comprehensive tome that also makes a great gift for new cottage owners., This book tells you all you need to know, from choosing a location, inspecting the cottage, financing and purchasing. There's also information on selling your camp or handing it down to the next generation. And if you're retiring shortly you might want to read about relocating full time to your summer home. Not that I'm jealous of anyone retiring shortly.

Dewey Decimal643/.12

SynopsisThis book is designed to help first-time buyers and long-time owners make the most of a cottage investment. Douglas Hunter provides expert advice on all aspects of ownership of a second home, from finding and buying the perfect cottage to selling it or handing it down to the next generation. The hundreds of tips and cautions, sample documents and comprehensive checklists lead to maximum enjoyment of a cottage and minimal unhappy surprises. The book is jam-packed with solid information and easy-to understand advice, including: How to choose the right location Finding the perfect property to match a lifestyle Finding the right real estate agent How to inspect a vacation property Cottage surveys Financing the purchase Co-ownership arrangements, including fractional ownership and time-shares Strategies to minimize taxation in the U.S. and Canada Trouble-free rentals and using a rental agent Boosting market appeal when trading up or selling How to structure a cottage inheritance to reduce taxes -and family disputes Retiring or relocating full time to the cottage. This all-in-one resource also identifies potential problems and offers effective solutions to common challenges.