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

New York: Mcgraw-Hill, 1999. Near Fine. A crisp clean softcover, no markings throughout: One third of all homes sold today are condos, co-ops, or townhouses. Americ a'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 tradit ion by buying a detached one-family house. Condos, co-ops, and townhouses a re increasingly popular alternatives nationwide. These "shared ownership" o ptions 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 wit h targeted, reader-friendly advice. If you're a prospective buyer, Bob Irwi n 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.