The Homeowners’ Legal Bible

The single legal resource every homeowner should have at hand . . .

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