| Acknowledgments | p. ix |
| Introduction | p. xi |
| Looking for Land | p. 1 |
| How to Start Your Search | p. 2 |
| Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons | p. 5 |
| Checking Out the Land | p. 13 |
| Climate | p. 14 |
| Is There Enough Water on the Land? | p. 21 |
| The Earth--Soil, Vegetation, and Topography | p. 57 |
| Evaluating Houses, Manufactured Homes, and Other Structures | p. 79 |
| Amenities of the Area | p. 102 |
| The Land and the Law | p. 113 |
| Land Descriptions and Surveys | p. 114 |
| Easement Rights | p. 122 |
| Water Rights | p. 132 |
| Mineral, Oil, Gas, Timber, Soil, and Other Rights | p. 149 |
| Zoning Laws | p. 159 |
| Building and Health Codes | p. 163 |
| Subdivisions and Condominiums | p. 170 |
| Eminent Domain and Condemnation | p. 191 |
| Adverse Possession | p. 195 |
| Property Taxes and Assessments | p. 198 |
| Insuring Your Property for Yourself and Your Creditors | p. 206 |
| Deciding on a Fair Price | p. 211 |
| Evaluating the Price of the Property | p. 212 |
| Bargaining to Get the Seller's Asking Price Down | p. 218 |
| Financing Your Purchase | p. 225 |
| Types of Financing: Land Contract, Mortgage, Deed of Trust | p. 226 |
| Terms of the Loan Agreement and Their Effect on the Total Price | p. 248 |
| Buying Property That Is Encumbered by a Loan Agreement | p. 261 |
| Default, Foreclosure, and Redemption | p. 265 |
| Borrowing from Third-Party Lenders | p. 268 |
| HUD/FHA-Insured and VA-Insured Loans | p. 276 |
| The Contract of Sale | p. 281 |
| The Model Contract of Sale | p. 282 |
| Option Agreements | p. 301 |
| Going Through Escrow | p. 303 |
| Opening and Closing of Escrow and the Role of the Escrow Holder | p. 304 |
| The Title Search, Abstract of Title, and Title Insurance Policy | p. 319 |
| Types of Co-Ownership | p. 340 |
| Deed and Recording | p. 352 |
| Canada | p. 359 |
| Canada | p. 360 |
| Using a Lawyer | p. 377 |
| Do You Need a Lawyer? | p. 378 |
| Property Evaluation Checklist | p. 383 |
| The Property Buyer's Complete Checklist | p. 384 |
| Country Property Buyer's Top Ten List | p. 392 |
| Appendixes | p. 395 |
| Real Estate Catalogs and Useful Magazines for the Country Property Owner | p. 396 |
| Bureau of Land Management (BLM) District Offices | p. 399 |
| Federal Lands for Sale | p. 400 |
| Special Uses of National Forests, Including Habitation for Summer Homes and Sale to the Public | p. 403 |
| Federal Information Center | p. 403 |
| Alternative Energy Resources | p. 404 |
| Winterizing Your Seasonal Vacation Home | p. 406 |
| Index | p. 409 |
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