Canadian real estate company Royal LePage reports that 51 percent of women and 49 percent of men were first-time homeowners in 2004, and predict the gap to widen with 55 percent of women saying they plan to buy their first property before 2007, compared with 45 percent of men. Chapter One: Are You Ready? This introductory chapter will help single women decide if buying property is the right move for them at this stage in their lives. Chapter Two: Location, Location, Location This chapter will discuss what amenities to consider when looking for a home. Chapter Three: The Perfect Agent Finding an agent is a lot like dating, you will want to go out with a few of them before meeting your match. Chapter Four: Your Finances Getting a low mortgage rate is just one of the financial factors when buying property. This chapter will discuss everything involving money and your real estate purchase. Chapter Five: Making the Offer Weve all heard stories about the house that went for more than asking, or the condo that was a steal. This section outlines the process of making the offer and what to expect. Chapter Six: Maybe Its a “Money Pit”–but Its Your Money Pit A chapter that tallies the dozens of little expenses you need to consider when buying your own home. Chapter Seven: Home Renovation Youve bought the home, but it was a “handymans dream.” Too bad you arent Mag Ruffman and you need help renovating the bathroom and kitchen. This chapter will help you decide what renovations you can do on your own, and when you should call in the contractor. Chapter Eight: Becoming a Landlord Renting property can be a great investment, but you have to be prepared for 3 a.m. phone calls if a water pipe breaks, or what to do if the tenant moves out at midnight without paying the rent. Chapter Nine: Time to Sell You love that house but it’s time to move on? Or is it? If you decide to sell what steps do you take? Chapter Ten: Buying a Cottage/Commercial Property This chapter is for the investing-savvy woman who is ready to purchase that weekend cottage or her own business. Appendixes (Further information, checklists) Index
Book Details:
- Author: Brenda Bouw
- ISBN: 9780470156278
- Year Published: 2007
- Pages: 272
- BISAC: BUS109000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Women in Business
About the Book and Topic:
Canadian real estate company Royal LePage reports that 51 percent of women and 49 percent of men were first-time homeowners in 2004, and predict the gap to widen with 55 percent of women saying they plan to buy their first property before 2007, compared with 45 percent of men. Chapter One: Are You Ready? This introductory chapter will help single women decide if buying property is the right move for them at this stage in their lives. Chapter Two: Location, Location, Location This chapter will discuss what amenities to consider when looking for a home. Chapter Three: The Perfect Agent Finding an agent is a lot like dating, you will want to go out with a few of them before meeting your match. Chapter Four: Your Finances Getting a low mortgage rate is just one of the financial factors when buying property. This chapter will discuss everything involving money and your real estate purchase. Chapter Five: Making the Offer Weve all heard stories about the house that went for more than asking, or the condo that was a steal. This section outlines the process of making the offer and what to expect. Chapter Six: Maybe Its a “Money Pit”–but Its Your Money Pit A chapter that tallies the dozens of little expenses you need to consider when buying your own home. Chapter Seven: Home Renovation Youve bought the home, but it was a “handymans dream.” Too bad you arent Mag Ruffman and you need help renovating the bathroom and kitchen. This chapter will help you decide what renovations you can do on your own, and when you should call in the contractor. Chapter Eight: Becoming a Landlord Renting property can be a great investment, but you have to be prepared for 3 a.m. phone calls if a water pipe breaks, or what to do if the tenant moves out at midnight without paying the rent. Chapter Nine: Time to Sell You love that house but it’s time to move on? Or is it? If you decide to sell what steps do you take? Chapter Ten: Buying a Cottage/Commercial Property This chapter is for the investing-savvy woman who is ready to purchase that weekend cottage or her own business. Appendixes (Further information, checklists) Index
Real estate is rated as the hottest investment topic in Canada. Women are driving a lot of sales, both for a principal residence and investment. Some of REINs top investors are women (35%). The author shares both the upside and mistakes shes made. Readable, personable style. Author has the right media profile. Magazines and media should have fun with this idea. No competition and fits Wileys strategy to be the #1 player in real estate consumer publishing. Derivative/custom potential (banks, for example, who want to exploit this market). Foreword by Don Campbell and cross-promotion with REIN.
About the Author
Brenda Bouw is Chief News Editor for the Vancouver Sun. Prior to this gig, she was the on-line business news editor at The Globe and Mail and is formerly the Executive Producer at Report On Business Television. Previously, Brenda has been the Business Editor at the Hamilton Spectator and a business reporter at the National Post. She has also worked as a reporter in Edmonton, Vancouver and Saint John and Fredericton, New Brunswick. She bought and sold three homes before age 35 and is currently living in Vancouver with her faithful dog, Rufus.