Finding & Buying Your Place in the Country

by Les Scher, Carol Scher

The trusted guide that Backwoods Home magazine calls ""the bible"" of buying rural property. City dwellers and suburbanites who dream of a simpler life in the country will appreciate the Schers' straightforward explanations of the particulars of buying rural land. Everything is covered in these pages, from looking for property, through evaluating it and negotiating price, to the contract of sale. Important topics such as water and easement rights, zoning, and eminent domain are made clear. Sample legal forms and checklists provide the basics, and resource listings point to sources of regional and local information, including Internet sites. A special chapter discusses Canada's real estate market. Covering current property laws and financing options, this comprehensive resource offers insiders' knowledge on how to avoid common pitfalls and prevent costly mistakes.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction

417 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1974

Reviews

[Lance]

Covers everything! A useful reference

[Jennifer]

A must-read reference for anyone seeking land in the country. I borrowed it from our local library. If I decide to buy land, I'll buy my own copy.

[Brent]

The ultimate in land purchasing guides.

[Teddee]

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