The Just Right Home
Thirty-seven million Americans move during any given year. Millions more think about it. They all want the same thingaa perfect place to live. But most of us have only the vaguest idea of what makes us happy, home-wise, and donat even know all the questions to ask. Thatas where Marianne Cusato comes in. One of the most influential people in the home-building industry, designer of the Katrina Cottages, and go-to authority for the media on issues related to housing, sheas written a comprehensive, interactive guide to finding the just right home. This is the book that answers the plea she hears every time she gives a speechaaI wish Iad talked to you before buying my house!a By leading the reader through every step of choosing a homeafrom the broad strokes, such as city vs. suburb and buy vs. rent, to specific details of energy use and building materialsaThe Just Right Home helps readers understand not only what they want in a home but what they need. It shows why proximityato work, to stores, to schoolsatrumps location, and what the difference means. Why a propertyas live-in value is greater than its resale value. How to identify and assess the big three variables: function, cost, delight. How to get a realistic grip on budget, including factoring in maintenance costs. How to plan for future needsachildren moving out, a parent moving in, or just growing old in a home. Why all square feet are not created equal. The ins and outs of zonings, covenants, home-owner associations. The five elements to look for when walking through a property. How much to pay an inspector. And so much more. Filled with sidebars, boxes, examples, anecdotes, and cheat sheets, itas the book that helps readers answer all their questions about where to live and what to live in.Marianne Cusato is a designer, author, and lecturer in the fields of real estate trends and housing. Her messages ... In 2006, her 308asquareafoot cottage design won the Smithsonian Institutiona#39;s CooperaHewitt Design Museuma#39;s Peoplea#39;s Design Award. That same ... He has worked and written for various publications, including 771 is Old House, Martha Stewart Living, and Garden Design. He lives inanbsp;...
| Title | : | The Just Right Home |
| Author | : | Marianne Cusato |
| Publisher | : | Workman Publishing - 2013-04-12 |
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