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Cashing In on a Second Home in Central America"Cashing In on a Second Home in Central America" ($19.95)

How to Buy, Rent and Profit in the World’s Bargain Zone

From the great urban high-rise developments in Panama City, to the eco-conscious beach escape in Nosara, Costa Rica to the distinguished colonial estates of Antigua, Guatemala . . . Second homes of any type, taste, and budget are available in Central America.  

It is a straightforward, informative guide that helps potential second home buyers, investors and renters easily understand the nuances of Central America property, mortgages and escrow, plus: * Strategies on researching a property for purchase * Creative avenues of financing your dream retreat * Innovative ways of attracting desirable, qualified renters * Tax benefits, ramifications. Learn more here>>

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Cashing In on a Second Home in Central America"Cashing In on a Second Home in Mexico" ($19.95)

Mexico real estate is booming: What went right?

The growth and popularity of Mexico's real estate industry has absolutely exploded compared to a decade ago when it appeared to be on a fast track to implosion. What went right? Did the enormous group of U.S. baby boomers simply return to their old spring-break haunts and begin buying beachfront memories? When did it turn the corner? Was it with the turnaround of the peso in 1996?

Does it still make sense to consider buying a getaway in a laid-back, it-can-wait-until mañana setting? Values in some Mexican markets have tripled in five years-far exceeding the rates of return in much of the U.S. - but will those numbers continue to rise? Learn more here>>

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Real Estate for Boomers and BeyondReal Estate for Boomers and Beyond ($19.95)

Baby Boomers have redefined nearly every life stage, and retirement will be
no exception. With more than 50 percent of Baby Boomers planning to buy a
home for their retirement, they will be looking for ways to maximize the
investment and experience or live more comfortably in their present home.  
In this SIGNED edition, Tom Kelly explores the different housing options
available from independent living communities and assisted living
communities to "aging in place." Learn more here>>

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Real Estate for Boomers and BeyondSpecial Discount on Best-Selling Rental Book!

If your dream is attract responsible renters without paying the high costs
of a property management company, Christine Karpinski shows you how in her
best-selling book "How to Rent Vacation Properties By Owner". It's the
complete guide to furnishing, renting, maintaining and advertising your
vacation property. Get this terrific, how-to guide at a 50 percent discount
(Retail $26, your cost $13, including shipping!) when you purchase ANY of
Tom Kelly's books. Learn more here>>



The New Reverse Mortgage Formula"The New Reverse Mortgage Formula"

“The New Reverse Mortgage Formula” (Wiley, $19.95) is a straightforward explanation of the ins and outs of reverse mortgages These loans allow seniors to convert part of their home equity into tax-free income. Learn more here>>

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How a Second Home Can Be Your Best Investment"How a Second Home Can Be Your Best Investment"

This creative, provocative and entertaining work (McGraw-Hill Trade, $18.95) is co-authored by John Tuccillo, former chief economist for the National Association of Realtors. It explains dozens of strategies of how one additional property - recreation, retirement, investment - can serve a variety of purposes over time, including your ultimate getaway. Learn more here>>

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Radio: Listen to "Real Estate Today" Every Sunday

Tom Kelly's "Real Estate Today," a radio program interviewing home and loan experts with listener call-ins, now in its 17th year originating from KTTH AM-770, a 50,000-watt signal in Seattle and part of the Bonneville family of stations. The program also is syndicated nationally by the Business Talk Radio Network and airs internationally on 450 stations in 160 foreign via American Forces Radio. The show also can be heard live on the Internet at www.businesstalkradio.net.

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Read: Newspaper Column Archives

For 27 years Tom Kelly, former real estate editor of The Seattle Times, has been writing about homes and loans. His syndicated column, carried in more than 40 newspapers including the Los Angeles Times, Houston Chronicle, Miami Herald, St. Louis Post Dispatch and Portland Oregonian, targets Baby Boomers and Retirees and provides consumer tips and helpful hints in a friendly, highly understandable style...

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