Tips & Traps When Buying A Condo, Co-op, or Townhouse

Download or read book Tips & Traps When Buying A Condo, Co-op, or Townhouse written by Robert Irwin and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1999-09-21 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One third of all homes sold today are condos, co-ops, or townhouses. America's #1 real estate expert shows what to watch for when buying one of them. Home ownership is still the American dream, but not everyone follows tradition by buying a detached one-family house. Condos, co-ops, and townhouses are increasingly popular alternatives nationwide. These "shared ownership" options have unique pluses and minuses, as Bob Irwin reveals in Tips & Traps When Buying a Condo, Co-op, or Townhouse. Like other books in his best-selling "Tips & Traps" series, it's packed with targeted, reader-friendly advice. If you're a prospective buyer, Bob Irwin will show you how to: Decide if shared ownership is right for you Read between the lines of bylaws Deal with homeowners associations Check out the seven warning signs of big trouble Handle disclosures and inspections And much more