House & Home Marketplace
A small collection of helpful books for home owners to get started on the right footWelcome to the Home Worth and House Value Source Market place. Here we provide a series of helpful books for the average home owner or future house buyer who is looking to educate themselves in the world of real estate, home improvement and repairs. There are many books online available and this is just a small collection that we have decided to feature.
Books on Mortgage Financing and Refinancing
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Keys to Mortgage Financing and Refinancing FROM THE PUBLISHER How to take full advantage of changing interest rates, the details of getting a mortgage to purchase a home, dealing with banks and other mortgage holders, and much more. Here's a reliable guide for home buyers. Titles in the easy-to-understand Business Keys series are directed at consumers and non-professionals, with advice on saving, investing, protecting assets, and increasing wealth through prudent money management. The books define terms, cut through business jargon, speak in plain language, and take the mystery out of business. |
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Mortgages for Dummies FROM THE PUBLISHER A new and updated edition of the friendly guide packed with "invaluable information, especially for the first-time home buyer." - Fort Worth Star-Telegram With record-low rates and a dicey stock market, many Americans are making their home their primary investment and refinancing at record numbers. Mortgages For Dummies, Second Edition is intended for anyone who needs a loan to buy their first home or wants to refinance while rates are low. Bestselling personal finance authors Eric Tyson and Ray Brown give borrowers step-by-step guidance on getting the best possible deal for their financial situation, showing them how to determine their borrowing power, select the right loan, find the best lender and options, and fill out all the paperwork correctly. They decipher the jargon and point out the fiscal pitfalls all borrowers need to be aware of, and provide all the knowledge they need to succeed in the mortgage process. This updated Second Edition includes new information on credit scores, Internet mortgages, reverse mortgages, and interest-only loans while covering all the recent changes in credit ratings, buyer qualifications, interest rates, and tax implications. Understanding mortgages can save the typical homeowner thousands of dollars over the life of their home. Mortgages For Dummies, Second Edition is a straightforward and comprehensive resource every mortgage shopper should have at hand. |
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All about Mortgages: Insider Tips to Finance Your Home FROM THE PUBLISHER There's no denying that Americans continue to buy homes. And record-low interest rates keep mortgage companies busy when consumers refinance. But, as a mortgage consumer, is there any way to gauge up front if the decisions you make are financially sound and in your best interest for the long run? In the newly revised third edition of her bestselling book, All About Mortgages, real estate expert, syndicated columnist, and international speaker Julie Garton-Good shows you how to pick a loan that works in your best interest -- not the lender's. All About Mortgages puts the facts on the table for obtaining a cost-effective loan along with the inside scoop on: How your credit score can save you thousands in mortgage interest, Mortgages that require little or no money down, How to crunch numbers to determine if refinancing makes sense, Creating contract clauses that give you, the buyer, an edge -- even in a seller's market, When prepaying your mortgage makes financial sense, and when it doesn't, Remedies available when payments fall behind. |
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Mortgages 101: Quick Answers to Over 250 Critical Questions About Your Home Loan FROM THE PUBLISHER Big banks and mortgage companies try to tell you how easy it is to apply for and get a mortgage. But the bottom line is: If you don't ask the right questions and seek the right information, you're not going to get the best deal. You might not even get a mortgage at all. Mortgages 101 tells you absolutely everything you need to know about finding and securing the best loan. Plus, you'll get complete definitions and examples to help you understand industry jargon like ARMs and hybrids -- and tips for navigating all that fine print. Accessible and practical, Mortgages 101 gives you up-to-date lending formulas, as well as important information on lending requirements and application procedures. If you think you already know everything about mortgages, this book is for you. And if you don't know anything at all about mortgages, Mortgages 101 is the place to start. |
Books on Home Improvement and Repair
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Home Improvement 1-2-3 FROM THE PUBLISHER The first edition of Home Improvement 1-2-3 quickly became a workbench classic. The new edition-with 340 projects, 3,500 color photographs, and more than 100 illustrations, charts, and graphs-offers up-to-the-minute solutions for homeowners tackling home repair, maintenance, and improvement. Chapters cover painting, wallpaper, plumbing, electrical system, walls and ceilings, flooring, doors, windows, cabinets, shelves, countertops, insulation, weatherproofing, exterior maintenance, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. Clear, concise instructions accompanied by detailed how-to photographs ensure your success no matter what your skill level. Every project offers tips, shortcuts and advice on buying and using tools and materials, working safely, avoiding common mistakes, saving time and money, and developing skills. Home Improvement 1-2-3 also reviews new tools, technology, materials, and installation techniques. |
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The Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement FROM THE PUBLISHER This book is aimed directly at the 50 million plus homeowners who perform some type of home improvement project each year-homeowners who will spend nearly $200 billion on remodeling products and supplies. Armed with The Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement, readers can improve the value of their home while saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year by doing some or all of the work themselves The Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement is the most up-to-date book of its type available. Unlike other books, which blend home repair with improvement projects, this book is devoted entirely to step-by-step remodeling projects designed to improve the livability and value of your home. It features the very latest tools, building materials, and construction techniques to ensure professional results every time. |
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Home Improvement All-in-One for Dummies ANNOTATION Dust off your toolbox and get ready to tackle simple home repairs and improvements with the goof-proof instructions in this hands-on guide. Packed with up-to-the-minute solutions from an impressive lineup of For Dummies authors -- including Katie and Gene Hamilton, The Carey Brothers, Robert Beckstrom, and Jeff Strong -- this fun, easy-to-understand book covers everything from remodeling a kitchen or bathroom and fixing a leaky faucet to installing new windows and doors, building stairways, making better use of space, and much more, all without breaking the bank. |
Visit Our Featured Home Value Resources
What is my home worth is something we all ask before selling or getting ready to refinance a mortgage. If you are here simply to find out the current house values of your property, then be sure to visit this page that will give you the current values in your neighborhood. If you're not ready to search for a comparative market analysis or look for house appraisals in person, you can receive a free home value report online by filling out our simple online form that will give you an estimate on the worth of your property.We'll try to provide as much helpful info as we can before you decide to refinance your house, with so many choices it can be hard. Many home owners search online for information to refinance a mortgage but don't know where to start, or who to ask. We can also provide you with a way to refinance your mortgage online using our secure form that will help you get started.
If you want to increase the value for your property with home improvement that you can do yourself, we'll provide hints, tips and some suggested reading to help you increase house values before you sell. We have quite a few excellent books for sale on the subject, in addition to other resources to help you get started on home repairs or improvements.
Once your have sold your house you may be in the market to find homes for sale in your area. Well, what if you are a first time buyer and are looking for help? Or maybe you have bought a home before, but want to do it right this time. We'll do our best to set you on the right path with links and up to date information for the modern home buyer.
If you already know you want to sell, you're going to need to find a real estate agent to sell your home. Feel free to use our resources and find a qualified agent who is eager to sell your house at the highest possible price and shares the same values as yourself. We give you access to a large database of qualified real estate agents who want to help you sell.