Tips and Traps

One third of all homes sold today are condos, co-ops, or townhouses. America''s #1 real estate expert shows what to watch for when buying one of them. Home ownership is still the American dream, but not everyone follows tradition by buying a detached one-family house. Condos, co-ops, and townhouses are increasingly popular alternatives nationwide. These "shared ownership" options have unique pluses and minuses, as Bob Irwin reveals in Tips & Traps When Buying a Condo, Co-op, or Townhouse.

Like other books in his best-selling "Tips & Traps" series, it''s packed with targeted, reader-friendly advice. If you''re a prospective buyer, Bob Irwin will show you how to:

• Decide if shared ownership is right for you
• Read between the lines of bylaws
• Deal with homeowners associations
• Check out the seven warning signs of big trouble
• Handle disclosures and inspections
• And much more