Your Home, part 2
Price:2246 rub.Buy
Publisher:Workman Publishing Company
Year:2007
Now in its third edition and timed perfectly to address a challenging real estate market, How to Sell Your Home in 5 Days turns the conventional on its head to present an innovative, practical, and foolproof alternative that makes the market work for you, the seller. Based on the one basic truth of free enterprise - that your home is worth exactly what the highest bidder will pay for it - this step-by-step plan shows exactly how to price your home attractively; make a timetable; write an effective ad; use buyer psychology, price points, and magic numbers to get the best price; and conduct round-robin bidding. It includes new information on the Internet - including a supporting website, - the most recent testimonials, and updates to every phase of the process, from whether or not to renovate a kitchen before selling to the ins and outs of transferring ownership. Homes sold through the five-day plan sell for an average of 5% more than through conventional sales, plus, the seller doesn't...
Price:2128 rub.Buy
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Year:2009
The good news: It?s a buyer?s market and interest rates are down. The bad news: It?s tougher to get credit and qualify for an affordable mortgage. In this volatile market, potential homebuyers need to arm themselves with as much information as they can get. This book takes them through each step of buying a home and will show them how to: choose the right house, condo, co-op, or vacation home; analyze mortgage rates, property values, and market trends; work with agents, brokers, lawyers, and lenders; and more. Whether buyers are purchasing a first home or their fourth, this updated guide walks them through their biggest purchase with expert advice they can trust. This edition includes completely new material on loans to avoid, how to determine if a house is overpriced, and avoiding foreclosure.
Price:1951 rub.Buy
Publisher:
Year:2008
Finding the right home can be easy. Finding the right mortgage-one you can afford-can be a challenge. You need to arm yourself with the latest information so you can make the right decision for you and your family, especially in the current housing market. In plain English, finance expert Lisa Horton shines a light on the confusing world of points, interest rates, and credit scores. Whether you're buying your first home, trading up to a larger one, or buying a rental property, you'll find all you need inside. Learn how to:Save for a down payment and prepare to borrowUnderstand credit reports and credit scoresDeal with banks, mortgage brokers, and online lendersRefinance a mortgageThe Everything Mortgage Book teaches you how lenders work, how different kinds of loans are structured, and what they're best for. You'll also learn which mortgage practices and loans you should avoid. Whether you have a great credit history or a poor one, you'll be able to get the best loan for your most...
Price:2409 rub.Buy
Publisher:
Year:2008
Due to new hybrid loans abounding and interest rates increasing from bargain basement levels, millions of consumers who are either seeking a new mortgage or are interested in refinancing their existing mortgages are clamoring for an updated easy-to-follow guide to take them through the complex world of mortgages. In All About Mortgages, 4th Edition, author Julie Garton-Good, the sole three-time recipient of the prestigious international "Real Estate Educator of the Year" award from the Real Estate Educators' Association, provides a road map for consumers through the harrowing twists and turns of obtaining a home mortgage. Garton-Good will help consumers select the right mortgage for their needs, giving them the keys to save thousands of dollars. Approximately 25% of this new edition is updated, including new information on hybrid loans, foreclosure alternatives, and more. Now more than ever, it's essential for consumers to be well informed about their mortgage options.
Price:2146 rub.Buy
Publisher:
Year:2008
For a foolproof approach to moving beyond the beginner_s fish-only aquarium, The 101 Best Marine Invertebrates is a durable and easy-to-use guide to the most-recommendable, easiest-to-keep invertebrates in the marine livestock trade.The 101 Best Marine Invertebrates presents 101 full-page species accounts of invertebrates that not only have high survival rates in captivity but also are appealing in appearance and behave well in a community tank. Also included are 33 species to avoid_creatures that most commonly wreak havoc in home aquariums because of their size or aggressiveness, or that tend to perish in the hands of inexperienced aquarists. Written by the world_s most read and respected expert on marine aquaria, this title offers must-know buying, feeding, and keeping tips, plus exclusive advice on selecting great animals for your home aquarium_including shrimp, crabs, reef lobsters, sea stars, snails_and candid advice on the easiest-to-keep clams, anemones and corals. The book is...
Price:1320.9 rub.Buy
Publisher:Collins Design
Year:2006
Do our surroundings really make a difference in how we feel? In the harmony with which we conduct our daily lives? In our exploration of our personal, professional and spiritual paths? The answer, as shown in The Art of Dramatic Living: Personalizing the Home through Good Design, is a resounding "Yes!" Form, color, texture, light, proportion and material - as well as cleanliness and order - are powerful tools for expressing who we really are. In these pages, Dr. Carol Soucek King visits more than thirty residences around the world in which good design echoes the identity of those who live there. A house in Israel connects an active family with their cherished land and the sea beyond. A rustic lodge/camp dwelling in Texas celebrates its owners' retreat from urban life to a setting amid oak trees, creeks and hills. In Italy, a bachelor pares down the size of his living space and number of possessions but not his full expression of his devotion to music, lyrical spaces and elegant...
Price:2117 rub.Buy
Publisher:Ryland Peters & Small
Year:2007
Herbs have been cultivated for thousands of years for their aromatic, health-giving, and culinary qualities. Today they are also valued as attractive additions to any garden or as sweet-smelling decoration in the home. In this book, herb expert Barbara Segall, Food writer Louise Pickford, and stylist Rose Hammick pool their knowledge to celebrate every aspect of herbs, from growing conditions in beds, borders, and containers, and indoors to decorative ideas for herbs in the home. Cooking with herbs is explored in 35 recipes, from snacks to sweet things. The book ends with a directory of 75 common herbs. With special photography by Caroline Arber and William Lingwood.
Price:4529 rub.Buy
Publisher:Flammarion
Year:2007
Author and world-renowned chef Paul Bocuse has chosen only simple, classic French recipes that are easy to follow and prepare. According to the chef, "Simple fare is, in my opinion, the best-the kind that I love to prepare at home for my family and my friends," and Bocuse in Your Kitchen teaches even the most inexperienced of cooks how to share his flair for good food. The book is divided into 15 chapters by type of dish; from soups to meats, vegetables, and desserts, each of the 220 recipes is explained step-by-step. Bocuse's carefully chosen dishes-from beef bourguignon, blanquette de veau, and potato-leek soup; olive tapenade and old-style mustard sauce; to rhubarb jam, pears in wine sauce, and tarte Tatin-highlight the flavor of each ingredient, resulting in food that maintains its freshness and integrity. Bocuse in Your Kitchen includes 60 illustrative photos that serve to inspire, as well as a glossary of culinary terms and techniques.Beautifully designed and illustrated, Bocuse...
Price:3900 rub.Buy
Publisher:
Year:2006
Architectural Digest Top 100 winner! Simple, approachable nine-step design process is based on Hayes's thirty years of experience Visit the stars' homes! Dozens of color photos of Hayes's designs for celebrities from the NBA, the NFL, music, and Hollywood Beautiful rooms guaranteed! Beauty, elegance, and attention to the smallest details?these are the hallmarks of the cutting-edge work of acclaimed interior designer Cecil Hayes. A visionary artist, expert designer, and impeccable furniture and furnishings craftsman, Cecil Hayes's work personifies luxury, style, and grace and her interiors are known for their creativity and innovation. One of the most celebrated designers in the world, Cecil Hayes at last shares her secrets in Cecil Hayes 9 Steps to Beautiful Living. Readers will discover how Hayes's nine steps, developed over the course of her career, make it easy?and even enjoyable?to transform a house into a dream home. Stunning full-color photographs...
Price:1973 rub.Buy
Publisher:
Year:2006
More than half of all new small businesses are home-based, according to the Federal Reserve Board. But starting a business and making a profit are two different things-as the high failure rate attests. Readers looking to beat the odds will turn to this completely revised and updated classic-a must-have for every business owner. New material includes: Chapters on: start-up funding, supporting organizations, advertising and networking, and home office technology Updated listings of resources, associations, and organizations Sample business plan and glossary of terms Revised information on bookkeeping, legal issues, and taxes Laid out in our new accessible format, The Everything Home-Based Business, 2nd Edition boasts a fresh new look and interior-making it easier than ever to master the intricacies of running a home-based business!
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