Home: A Short History of an Idea
by Witold Rybczynski
Penguin USA, 1987, 256 pages.REB: This isn't a new book, but it is a classic that provides a fascinating and entertaining look at how the concept of home has evolved.
FROM THE COVER: Walk through five centuries of homes both great and small–from the smoke-filled manor halls of the Middle Ages to today's Ralph Lauren-designed environments–on a house tour like no other, one that delightfully explicates the very idea of "home.""Here is a book that will change the way you look at your house or apartment--for the better." – People
"Rybczynski's style is as loose and, yes, as comfortable as a down-filled comforter." – The Christian Science Monitor
"Sensible and stylish" – Newsweek
No More Test Anxiety: Effective Steps for Taking Tests and Achieving Better Grades
by Ed Newman, Ph.D. Learning Skills Publications, LLC, 1996; 186 pages.REB: Ed Newman's advice can reduce the worry of test-taking. He describes how you can place yourself in the proper frame of mind to succeed on a real estate licensing exam (or any other kind of test, for that matter). From exercises in breathing that will relax you, to visualization techniques that help you focus on the problem at hand, to ways in which you can use your memory more effectively--you will find what you need in this book. If you are serious about passing an exam, and especially if you are re-taking an exam, this book may make the difference between success and failure. It won't replace conscientious study of the test material, but it will give you the confidence you need to put your knowledge to good use.
The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live
by Sarah Susanka with Kira Obolensky
The Taunton Press, Inc., 1998, 216 pages.REB:Sarah Susanka, a Minnesota architect, has designed many homes, both large and small. Here, she points out how a house can be designed to encompass the everyday needs of its occupants. And you don't have to use your imagination to see what she means. Virtually every page of this book contains a full-color photograph or floor plan showing how every part of a home can be truly called living space. This book is filled with ideas for new home builders, remodelers and others who just want some ideas on how to make their homes more functional.
The Real Estate Investor's Tax Guide: What Every Investor Needs to Know to Maximize Profits, Third Edition
by Vernon Hoven, DREI
Real Estate Education Company®, 1998, 320 pages.REB:At last here is someone who can make sense out of the obscure rules the IRS has devised for homeowners and real estate investors. Vern Hoven not only is a practicing CPA and real estate broker, he is a DREI (Distinguished Real Estate Instructor, a designation granted by the Real Estate Educators Association). If you have ever attended one of his lively, interesting presentations, you know why. He covers everything from the new exclusion rule for gain on the sale of a principal residence, to tax-free exchanges and the passive loss rules. If you have a question, this is a great place to start to find the answer.
FROM THE COVER: "If you own any real estate . . . you need this excellent book." ¬ Robert Bruss, Tribune Syndicate
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