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Selling Your House

Nolo's Essential Guide

By: Ilona Bray

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Your home is a sought-after commodity: Don't sell for less than it's worth!The U.S. housing market offers solid possibilities for selling one's home at a profit. But what should you do first--or at all? Renovate or remodel? Call an agent? Wait for peak selling season? Selling Your House: Nolo's Essential Guide gives you all the tools you need to strategize, plan, select the strongest offer, and close the deal, including: making your property look its best determining the right sale price and time working with agents choosing among buyers' bids, and negotiating the contract. Strategize for a quick and successful home sale with this all-in-one guide.

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1413330428

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U.S. Immigration Made Easy

By: Ilona Bray

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U.S. Immigration Made Easy

By: Ilona Bray

There’s actually nothing easy about U.S. immigration law, but this book explains it in the plainest possible English, covering both eligibility for U.S. visas and green cards and the practical requirements of obtaining them. Useful for would-be immigrants and those who assist them.

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1413328342

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How to Get a Green Card

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How to Get a Green Card

By: Ilona Bray

Do you fit within one of the various green card categories offered by U.S. immigration law? If so, what should you do next to claim U.S. permanent residence? Find out about the most promising opportunities and the application procedures in How to Get a Green Card. This book has helped countless immigrants over the years--especially ones who aren't lucky enough to have an employer sponsoring them. Because U.S. law is complex and the immigration system is an enormous bureaucracy, however, it's vital that you not only learn the basics, but how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls that might cause major delays or ruin your chances for success. Here, you'll find out how to work with U.S. officials and prepare and present the right documents at the right time to get a green card through: parents, siblings, or adult children a U.S. spouse or fiancé green card lotteries (diversity visa) political asylum or refugee status a U visa for crime victims, or another category you might qualify for. The 15th edition covers changes made by the Biden Administration, including new procedures for U visa applications, COVID-19 vaccination requirements, and the latest on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). It also includes the latest income requirements for immigrants, and filled-in samples of all key application forms.

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1413329578

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Fiancé and Marriage Visas

A Couple's Guide to U. S. Immigration

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Fiancé and Marriage Visas

A Couple's Guide to U. S. Immigration

By: Ilona Bray

For foreign-born spouses or fiancés of U.S. citizens or permanent residents, the process of applying for a visa or green card can be overwhelming. This book provides practical help. It shows them how to navigate the bureaucracy and deal with the masses of paperwork required to submit their application. In an era when the U.S. government is scrutinizing all immigration applications more closely, and moving more quickly to send applicants into deportation (removal) proceedings after denying their application, getting reliable, straightforward help upfront is more important than ever.

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1413326730

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Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits

Real-World Strategies That Work

By: Ilona Bray

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Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits

Real-World Strategies That Work

By: Ilona Bray

Jumpstart your fundraising efforts! Whether your nonprofit has just gotten tax-exempt status or has been operating for years, its success depends on its ability to raise donations from individuals, companies, and institutions. The question you’re facing is, “How do we make our voices heard and bring in the needed support?” Here, you’ll find plain-English answers. Featuring advice and stories from over 50 experienced fundraisers, foundation staffers, journalists and more, this book explains how to: make a fundraising plan work with individual donors keep givers giving plan special events solicit grants from foundations and corporations use traditional and social media to engage supporters start a side business to raise funds and much more. Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits also provides creative grassroots strategies and dozens of real-life success stories. Best of all, it cuts out the jargon and “consultant speak” that’s all too common in nonprofit books.

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141332990X

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Becoming a U.S. Citizen

A Guide to the Law, Exam & Interview

By: Ilona Bray

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Becoming a U.S. Citizen

A Guide to the Law, Exam & Interview

By: Ilona Bray

Everything you need to become a naturalized U.S. citizen The sooner a green card holder becomes a U.S. citizen, the sooner he or she gains a host of benefits: the right to vote and apply for certain federal jobs, faster immigration for family, protection against deportation or new anti-immigration legislation, and more. But the application process itself can be long and confusing—and at worst, create a risk of deportation. With Becoming a U.S. Citizen, you can save months, or even years, and avoid complications. Learn how to: make sure you are eligible for citizenship understand the risks and rewards of applying fill out application forms study for the citizenship exam interview successfully, and deal with any setbacks. Becoming a U.S. Citizen also shows you how to ask for a reduced fee or take advantage of special exceptions if you have a disability, are in the military, or are the spouse of a U.S. citizen. The 10th edition is updated with the latest laws, procedures, and government policies. It includes sample forms, handy checklists, and a study guide to the citizenship exam.

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1413328970

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Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits

Real-World Strategies That Work

By: Ilona Bray

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Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits

Real-World Strategies That Work

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Especially for new or grassroots organizations, this book is packed with practical as well as legal information covering every aspect of getting financial support for a charitable organization, whether from foundations, individual donors, through special events, crowdfunding, and so on.

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1413326633

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How to Get a Green Card

By: Ilona Bray,Kristina Gasson

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How to Get a Green Card

By: Ilona Bray,Kristina Gasson

Perfect for foreign-born people living in the U.S. over overseas who lack high-level job skills but need or want to research eligibility for permanent status in the U.S. and learn the details of how to prepare the appropriate forms and documents. Helps them see their application to a successful conclusion, possibly without hiring an attorney.

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Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits

Real-World Strategies That Work

By: Ilona Bray

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Real-World Strategies That Work

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How to Get a Green Card

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How to Get a Green Card

By: Ilona Bray

The ultimate green card guide The U.S. immigration system is an enormous bureaucracy, so it’s vital that you understand it before attempting to apply for a green card. Making a mistake can lead to delays and hassles or even ruin your chances for success. How to Get a Green Card provides everything you need to know about qualifying for permanent U.S. residence if you don’t have an employer sponsoring you. Find out how to work with U.S. officials and prepare and present the right documents at the right time to get a green card through: • parents, siblings, or adult children • a U.S. spouse or fiancé • green card lotteries (diversity visa) • political asylum or refugee status • a U visa for crime victims, or • another category you might qualify for. The 16th edition covers the latest income requirements for family-based green card applicants, additions to the list of countries whose citizens may obtain Temporary Protected Status, and more.

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1413331874

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How to Buy a House in California

By: Ira Serkes,Ilona Bray

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How to Buy a House in California

By: Ira Serkes,Ilona Bray

Strategies that work in California’s unique market Looking for a house in the Golden State? This bestselling book, written specifically for California, will show you how to find a house you can afford and will enjoy living in for many years. You’ll save time and money by learning how to: choose a house and neighborhood you’ll love select and manage a knowledgeable, hard-working agent qualify for the best mortgage figure out how much down payment you can afford make an offer and negotiate a good deal compete in multiple-bid situations inspect a house for problems and hazards buy and sell houses simultaneously, and get through escrow successfully. This 18th edition is completely updated to cover dealing with limited housing supply and the affordability challenges created by rising mortgage interest rates, as well as tips on conducting most or all of the househunting process virtually. Packed with checklists and financial information, How to Buy a House in California will guide you step-by-step through the challenges of purchasing a home in California.

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1413330452

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U.S. Immigration Made Easy

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U.S. Immigration Made Easy

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Selling Your House

Nolo's Essential Guide

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Selling Your House

Nolo's Essential Guide

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Make the real estate market work for you! Whether your local real estate market is super-heated or sluggish, there are steps you can take to reach the right buyers, pick the best offer, and ultimately get top dollar for your home. Selling Your House: Nolo’s Essential Guide will take you through the process from start to finish. And, you’ll learn how to do it all in the shortest possible time. Real estate expert and best-selling author Ilona Bray gives you the inside scoop on: setting a price that will attract buyers finding the right real estate agent safely opening your home to visitors determining which repairs and upgrades pay off making legally required disclosures to buyers evaluating purchase offers, and negotiating and closing escrow successfully. Provides tips from industry pros—including real estate agents, attorneys, home stagers, and more—as well as stories from home sellers. The 4th edition also includes changes in industry practices resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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1413328199

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On the Edge

By: Ilona Andrews

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On the Edge

By: Ilona Andrews

Step into a whole new world in the first Novel of the Edge from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Kate Daniels series. The Edge lies between worlds, on the border between the Broken, where people shop at Wal-Mart and magic is a fairy tale—and the Weird, where blueblood aristocrats rule, changelings roam, and the strength of your magic can change your destiny... Rose Drayton thought if she practiced her magic, she could build a better life for herself. But things didn’t turn out the way she’d planned, and now she works an off-the-books job in the Broken just to survive. Then Declan Camarine, a blueblood noble straight out of the deepest part of the Weird, comes into her life, determined to have Rose (and her power). But when a flood of creatures hungry for magic invade the Edge, Declan and Rose must overcome their differences and work together to destroy them—or the beasts will devour the Edge and everyone in it...

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1101140372

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Magic Breaks

By: Ilona Andrews

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Magic Breaks

By: Ilona Andrews

No matter how much the paranormal politics of Atlanta change, one thing always remains the same in this #1 New York Times bestselling series: if there’s trouble, Kate Daniels will be in the middle of it… As the mate of the Beast Lord, Curran, former mercenary Kate Daniels has more responsibilities than it seems possible to juggle. Not only is she still struggling to keep her investigative business afloat, but she must now deal with the affairs of the Pack, including preparing her people for attack from Roland, a cruel, ancient being with godlike powers. As Roland’s long shadow looms ever nearer, Kate is called to attend a gathering of leaders from Atlanta’s supernatural factions. When one of the Masters of the Dead is found murdered by a shapeshifter, Kate is given less than twenty-four hours to hunt down the killer. And this time, if she fails, she’ll find herself embroiled in a war that could destroy everything she holds dear...

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0425277496

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Bayou Moon

By: Ilona Andrews

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Bayou Moon

By: Ilona Andrews

The Edge lies between worlds, on the border between the Broken, where people shop at Walmart and magic is a fairytale–and the Weird, where blueblood aristocrats rule, changelings roam, and the strength of your magic can change your destiny… Cerise Mar and her unruly clan are cash poor but land rich, claiming a large swathe of the Mire, the Edge swamplands between the state of Louisiana and the Weird. When her parents vanish, her clan’s long-time rivals are suspect number one. But all is not as it seems. Two nations of the Weird are waging a cold war fought by feint and espionage, and their conflict is about to spill over into the Edge—and Cerise’s life . William, a changeling soldier who left behind the politics of the Weird, has been forced back into service to track down a rival nation’s spymaster. When William’s and Cerise’s missions lead them to cross paths, sparks fly—but they’ll have to work together if they want to succeed…and survive.

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Magic Binds

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Magic Binds

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Mercenary Kate Daniels knows all too well that magic in post-Shift Atlanta is a dangerous business. But nothing she’s faced could have prepared her for what’s to come in this heart-stopping novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Kate and the former Beast Lord Curran Lennart are finally making their relationship official. But there are some steep obstacles standing in the way of their walk to the altar. Kate’s father, Roland, has kidnapped the demigod Saiman and is slowly bleeding him dry in a never-ending bid for power. A Witch Oracle has predicted that if Kate marries the man she loves, Atlanta will burn and she will lose him forever. And the only person Kate can ask for help is long dead. The odds are impossible. The future is grim. But Kate Daniels has never been one to play by the rules...

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Magic Triumphs

By: Ilona Andrews

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Magic Triumphs

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Mercenary Kate Daniels must risk all to protect everything she holds dear in this epic, can't-miss entry in the thrilling #1 New York Times bestselling urban-fantasy series. Kate has come a long way from her origins as a loner taking care of paranormal problems in post-Shift Atlanta. She's made friends and enemies. She's found love and started a family with Curran Lennart, the former Beast Lord. But her magic is too strong for the power players of the world to let her be. Kate and her father, Roland, currently have an uneasy truce, but when he starts testing her defenses again, she knows that sooner or later a confrontation is inevitable. The Witch Oracle has begun seeing visions of blood, fire, and human bones. And when a mysterious box is delivered to Kate's doorstep, a threat of war from the ancient enemy who nearly destroyed her family, she knows her time is up. Kate Daniels sees no other choice but to combine forces with the unlikeliest of allies. She knows betrayal is inevitable. She knows she may not survive the coming battle. But she has to try. For her child. For Atlanta. For the world.

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U.S. Immigration Made Easy

By: Ilona Bray,Ilona M. Bray

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U.S. Immigration Made Easy

By: Ilona Bray,Ilona M. Bray

Provides a thorough overview of U.S. immigration law, clearly explaining the steps needed to live in the country legally. Original.

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NOLO

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1413318614

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First-Time Landlord

Your Guide to Renting out a Single-Family Home

By: Janet Portman,Ilona Bray,Marcia Stewart

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First-Time Landlord

Your Guide to Renting out a Single-Family Home

By: Janet Portman,Ilona Bray,Marcia Stewart

The 101 on earning rental income from a single-family home Do you own a house you’d like to rent out rather than sell? It’s a common scenario in today’s market, especially if you’ve inherited a house, are moving to another home, or are buying an investment property. And the logical next step might be for you to become a first-time landlord. Follow the advice in this book to ease into your new role and earn substantial profits while avoiding costly mistakes. • Learn your legal obligations. • Estimate costs and profits. • Choose good tenants and avoid problem ones. • Make the most of valuable tax deductions. • Handle repairs and property management tasks. The 6th edition is updated to cover new trends in tenant-screening restrictions and municipal licensing requirements and fees.

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1413331297

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Fiance and Marriage Visas

A Couple's Guide to U.S. Immigration

By: Ilona M. Bray

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Fiance and Marriage Visas

A Couple's Guide to U.S. Immigration

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All the information, instruction & forms you need to get a U.S. green card through marriage.

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0873377176

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Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

By: Ilona Bray,Ann O'Connell

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Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

By: Ilona Bray,Ann O'Connell

There’s no place like home! Ready to say goodbye to your landlord? With help from Nolo’s Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home, you’ll not only find the right house for you, you’ll have fun doing it. Learn how to: • research the local market and listings • choose a house, condo, co-op, or townhouse • create a realistic budget • qualify for a loan you can truly afford • borrow a down payment from friends or family • protect yourself with inspections and insurance, and • negotiate and close the deal successfully. You’ll find insights from numerous real estate professionals—agents, attorneys, mortgage specialists, a home inspector, and more. It’s like having a team of experts by your side! Plus, read real-life stories of over 20 first-time homebuyers.

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Fiancé & Marriage Visas

A Couple's Guide to U.S. Immigration

By: Ilona M. Bray

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Fiancé & Marriage Visas

A Couple's Guide to U.S. Immigration

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Provides advice on navigating through the legal requirements to get a visa or green card as quickly as possible, discussing how to avoid common mistakes, prepare for meetings with officials, and prove a marriage is real.

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1413317375

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How to Buy a House in California

By: Ira Serkes,George Devine,Ilona Bray

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How to Buy a House in California

By: Ira Serkes,George Devine,Ilona Bray

Strategies that work in California's unique market. Looking for a house in the Golden State? How to Buy a House in California will show you how to get a house you can afford and will enjoy living in for many years. With this bestseller in hand, you'll learn how to: choose a house and neighborhood you'll love select and work with a knowledgeable, hard-working agent qualify for the best mortgage figure out how much down payment you can afford make an offer and negotiate a good deal compete in multiple-bid situations inspect a house for problems and hazards buy and sell houses simultaneously, and get through escrow successfully. This edition is completely updated with tips on how to deal with increasing prices and tightened lending practices. Not a California resident? Check out Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home for information on buying a home in your state.

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Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

By: Ilona Bray,Ann O'Connell

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Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

By: Ilona Bray,Ann O'Connell

This book provides everything a first-time home buyer needs to research the local market and listings; choose a house, condo, co-op, or townhouse; create a realistic budget; qualify for an affordable loan; borrow a down payment from friends or family; get protection with inspections and insurance; and negotiate and close the deal successfully. This book includes insights from 15 real estate professionals--brokers, attorneys, mortgage specialists, a home inspector, and more. Also included are the real-life stories of over 20 first-time homebuyers"--

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Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

By: Ilona Bray,Alayna Schroeder,Stewart Stewart

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Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

By: Ilona Bray,Alayna Schroeder,Stewart Stewart

A fun-to-read guide for anyone looking to leave apartment living behind and enjoy the benefits of homeownership. Makes the complicated process of buying a first home manageable, financially and otherwise. Helps avoid newbie mistakes and possible legal disputes. A favorite among readers, fully updated to reflect today's widely variable U.S. real estate market.

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