INSIDE THE BOOK

Glossary

To supplement Finding The Uncommon Deal a comprehensive glossary of real estate terms was compiled; this “inside the book” is a work in progress.*

Full Index

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Dedication

Table of Contents

Chapter Previews

• Chapter 1: Get Ready to Buy: Tools and Suggestions to Maximize Buying and Borrowing Power
• Chapter 2: How to Get the Cheapest Loan at the Best Rate
• Chapter 3: Buying a Home With Little or No Money Down and Obtaining Seller Finance
• Chapter 4: Becoming an Expert on Finding the Dream Home
• Chapter 5: The Secret to Buying a Distressed Property
• Chapter 6: Pre-Foreclosures and Short Sales
• Chapter 7: Foreclosures and Bank Owned Properties
• Chapter 8: Conducting the Search: Finding Your Allies in the Real Estate Hunt
• Chapter 9: Hidden Landmines to Look Out For
• Chapter 10: Creative Ways to Get the Seller to Accept Your Below-Market Offer
• Chapter 11: Negotiating a Great Deal on a Newly Constructed Property: What You Must Know Before Signing the Contract to Purchase
• Chapter 12: The Closing Map: A Guide to Finding and Buying a Home
• Chapter 13: Using the Home Inspection to Lower the Price
• Chapter 14: Finding, Hiring and Utilizing An Aggressive Attorney
• Chapter 15: The Walk Through (The Final Inspection)
• Chapter 16: The Importance of Homeowner’s Insurance: Acquiring the Knowledge to Purchase and Maintain a Sufficient Policy for Your Home or Investment Property
• Chapter 17: The Purchase of Title Insurance
• Chapter 18: Closing Cost Guide: Determining the Complete Cost of Selling or Purchasing a Property

* Work on glossary additions was done by Amanda Goodhart and Nicole Marsh, both undergraduate students at Columbia University.