Download or read book The Homeowners' Legal Bible written by Martin M. Shenkman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-02-04 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The single legal resource every homeowner should have at hand . . . THE HOMEOWNER'S LEGAL BIBLE Owning a home is a dream come true for millions of Americans. But there's more to being a homeowner than just finding and financing the right house. In fact, closing on your new home is only the beginning of a long involvement with what is probably the most valuable asset you'll ever own. A multitude of legal issues-including taxation, insurance, and financial considerations-can and will arise over the course of the life of your home, and you'd better be prepared to deal with them. This book is the ultimate resource for responsible homeowners, designed to help you avoid pitfalls and take full advantage of the considerable benefits of being a homeowner. Every vital legal topic of homeownership is covered, including: * Buying your home, from financing to closing * Tax ramifications and advantages of homeownership * Insuring your home against liability and protecting it with security measures * Leasing or renting your home to tenants * Selling your home * Estate planning and bequeathing your home to an heir * And much more So put The Homeowner's Legal Bible on your shelf and put your mind at ease, because you'll be prepared to deal with any complication-or opportunity-that comes your way.