The New Homeowner's Handbook: What to Do After Your Move in - Softcover

Nehemiah Corporation; Buchholz, Barbara Ballinger; Crane, Margaret

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0793138183 ISBN 13: 9780793138180

Publisher: Dearborn Trade Pub, 2000

Synopsis

Home ownership is at an all-time high, driven largely by first-time buyers--many of whom never thought they'd own a home. But more daunting than buying a home is maintaining it and meeting payment obligations. Welcome to the world of property taxes, insurance, credit usage, and home improvements! The Nehemiah Corporation, a charitable housing organization, and journalists Barbara B. Buchholz and Martha Crane guide new homeowners through all the decisions and challenges that await behind the doors of their new home. Not only do homebuyers learn everything they need to know and do, but how to do it on a shoestring budget.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The Deal Has Closed. The Home Is Yours. Now What?

Many books are available to help you find, finance, and buy a home. The New Homeowner's Handbook is the first to address what you'll face after you've moved in.

Covering the essentials of homeowner responsibilities, this book is designed to educate you and to ease your anxieties about the largest investment you may ever make. It will help you identify and avoid potential home ownership problems. Issues such as insurance, security, repairs and maintenance, budgeting, decorating, and how to hold problems to a minimum before they get out of hand and put a strain on your budget, are clearly explained.

The New Homeowner's Handbook offers easy-to-understand and easy-to-implement information about: * Protecting your property by wise selection of insurance * Maintaining safety and security on the premises * Creating a budget and overall financial plan to avoid foreclosure or other financial pitfalls * Keeping your home in good repair for maximum value, comfort, and livability

About the Author:

The Nehemiah Corporation and coauthors Barbara B. Buchholz and Martha Crane possess a wealth of housing knowledge. Nehemiah Corporation is a charitable nonprofit organization specializing in affordable housing. Nehemiah operates the largest privately funded down payment assistance program in the nation. The program aids qualified, creditworthy individuals who are unable to come up with a down payment, but who can meet monthly loan repayment obligations.

Buchholz and Crane are coauthors of the best-selling book, Successful Homebuilding and Remodeling. They are both nationally known journalists who specialize in real estate and home matters. Their bylines have appeared in publications such as The Chicago Tribune, Crain's Chicago Business, The New York Times, Midwest Living, and House Beautiful.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dearborn Trade Pub
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0793138183
• ISBN 13: 9780793138180
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160