The Complete Idiot's Guide to Mortgages, 2nd Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Mortgages, 2nd Edition
Author: Edie Milligan Driskill
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2006-08-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1440691096

It pays to be in the know about mortgages. An expanded and revised version of The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Mortgages, this essential volume covers everything homebuyers and re-financers need to know. Coverage includes an overview of the application process, overcoming qualification hurdles, finding the right type of loan, when and how to refinance to save money, and much more. * Contains the forms readers need as they move through the mortgage process, including a sample application, pre-qualification forms, re-finance worksheets, and mortgage payment and amortization tables * Expanded, larger-format edition * Features all the new, creative mortgage programs that have become popular

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home
Author: Shelley O'Hara
Publisher:
Total Pages: 358
Release: 1997
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780028619590

Explains how to locate a house to buy, negotiate an offer, get a mortgage, use the Internet to finance and sell one's home, increase resale value, and sell without a real estate agent.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying Foreclosures, Second Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying Foreclosures, Second Edition
Author: Bobbi Dempsey
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2008-02-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1436258731

One person's loss is another person's gain. This invaluable guide explains everything readers need to know about finding and financing foreclosed and soon-to-be foreclosed residential properties with the highest potential return. Completely updated, this new edition reflects recent changes in the way banks and the government dispose of foreclosed properties, covers new laws, and advises how to steer clear of scams. ? First edition sold more than 30,000 copies in a year and a half ? The national residential foreclosure rate rose to from .75% to 1.16% (of all mortgages) by the end of 2006-the biggest jump in 30 years ? Foreclosures are expected to continue to increase as interest rates rise and monthly payments on short-term variable rate and interest-only loans make homes unaffordable

Mortgages For Dummies

Mortgages For Dummies
Author: Eric Tyson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2008-11-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470457848

Need a mortgage but worried about the market? In Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition, bestselling authors Eric Tyson and Ray Brown give you proven solutions for obtaining a mortgage, whether you want to buy your first home, refinance, or tap into your equity. You get the latest on sub-prime and adjustable-rate mortgages, finding the best lender, avoiding fiscal pitfalls and foreclosure, and much, much, more! This easy-to-understand, objective, and jargon-free guide helps you fine-tune your finances, figure out what you can afford, and improve your credit score before you go mortgage shopping. You’ll get familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages, 15- and 30-year loans, and conforming and jumbo packages. You also get help finding and working with reputable professionals, comparing programs, and securing terms you can live with. Discover how to: Match your mortgage to your financial goals Qualify for a mortgage even when money is tight Find the right loan for you Choose the best lender/broker Negotiate the best terms Calculate your costs and payments Understand and complete all paperwork Refinance an existing mortgage Understand and consider special situation loans Explore reverse mortgages and other options Decipher amortization tables and comparison worksheets Use the Internet wisely when mortgage shopping Now, more than ever, you need clear, reliable information that helps you get the mortgage you need at a price you can afford. You need Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition!

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hypnosis, 2nd Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hypnosis, 2nd Edition
Author: Roberta Temes, Ph.D.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2004-09-06
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1101503025

From treating cigarette addictions to losing weight, from setting career goals to getting a good night's sleep, this updated second edition by noted psychologist and hypnotherapist Roberta Temes shows how to use hypnosis responsibly to improve one's quality of life. Includes updated step-by-step instructions for self-hypnosis, plus clear explanations of what hypnosis is and how it works, tips for finding a reputable hypnotherapist, tips on solving problems in one's love life, career, health, and more. • First edition is the bestselling book on hypnosis on the market • Revised and updated with more thorough step-by-step instructions for self-hypnosis • Author websites: www.drroberta.com and www.hypnosisbyphone.com "Want to kick a habit or a field goal? The secrets in this book will improve your game and your life." - Bob Reese, Peak Performance Specialist

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Economics, 2nd Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Economics, 2nd Edition
Author: Tom Gorman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 545
Release: 2011-01-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1101478381

Dollars and sense. For both general readers and students, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Economics, Second Edition, clearly explains macroeconomics and microeconomics, covering the dynamics of the markets, consumer behavior, business, budgets and taxation, recession and expansion, unemployment and inflation, fiscal policy, and international trade. This user-friendly second edition also discusses depression, wartime economics, and situational economics such as healthcare and energy. ? With the economy topping the headlines every day, the timing is right for a second edition ? Will appeal to anyone getting an MBA or taking economics courses, as well as general readers who want to learn about economics in terms they can understand

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Mortgages, 2E

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Mortgages, 2E
Author: Edie Milligan Driskill
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2006-08-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1440696810

It pays to be in the know about mortgages. An expanded and revised version of The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Mortgages, this essential volume covers everything homebuyers and re-financers need to know. Coverage includes an overview of the application process, overcoming qualification hurdles, finding the right type of loan, when and how to refinance to save money, and much more. * Contains the forms readers need as they move through the mortgage process, including a sample application, pre-qualification forms, re-finance worksheets, and mortgage payment and amortization tables * Expanded, larger-format edition * Features all the new, creative mortgage programs that have become popular

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting A Restaurant, 2nd Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting A Restaurant, 2nd Edition
Author: Howard Cannon
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2005-12-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1440625883

The recipe for a successful restaurant, now revised! In this revised edition, aspiring restaurateurs will find everything they need to know to open a successful restaurant, including choosing a concept and location, creating a business plan, finding the cash, and much more. New content includes information on tips, tip-outs, and reporting for the entire staff, choosing the best POS system, setting up a bar and managing the wine list, and making the bottom line look good long-term. -Restaurants are a high-risk venture, but starting a bar or restaurant is still one of the most popular new business ventures (Cornell Univ/Mich State) -Overall industry sales are projected to hit $476 billion for 2005, a 4.9% increase -The industry employs a workforce of 12.2 million in more than 900,000 restaurants nationwide (National Restaurant Assn.)

Loan Modification For Dummies

Loan Modification For Dummies
Author: Ralph R. Roberts
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2009-08-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470501995

The crucial information you need to secure a reliable loan modification and save your home Behind on your mortgage payments? Worried about losing your home? Don't panic. Loan Modification For Dummies gives you the reliable, authoritative, easy-to-understand guidance you need to apply for and secure a loan modification that lowers your monthly house payment and keeps you in your home. This practical, plain-English guide leads you step by step through the loan modification process, from contacting your lender to applying for a loan modification, evaluating the lender's initial offer, and negotiating a modification that lowers your monthly payment while helping you catch up on any past-due amounts. You'll learn how to communicate with your bank or loan servicer, recognize and avoid loan-modification scams, and find a knowledgeable loan modification specialist, if you choose not to do it yourself. Advice on determining whether you're likely to qualify for your lender's loan modification program Guidance on preparing and submitting a loan modification application that improves your chances of success Helps you figure out a monthly payment you really can afford Tips on modifying your loan even when you owe more than your home's current market value Negotiation advice for securing the best possible terms and lowest monthly payment Resources for contacting your lender, obtaining free or affordable third-party assistance, and getting government agencies on your side Read Loan Modification For Dummies and start saving your home today.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Homeopathy

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Homeopathy
Author: David Sollars
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2001
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780028640037

Provides information about homeopathic medicine, including what it is, how it works, what it can be used for, how to incorporate it into conventional treatment programs, and how to find a homeopath.