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Overviewmort*gage (mor-gij) n. from Old French morgage, mort gage, literally ""death pledge"" As a wave of foreclosures sweeps the country, many people are giving up hope for owning a home of their own. They have good reason to turn their backs on the banks, but not on their dreams. In this revised edition of Mortgage Free!, Rob Roy offers a series of escape routes from enslavement to financial institutions, underscored by true stories of intrepid homeowners who have put their principles into action. From back-to-the-land homesteads to country homes, here is a complete guide to strategies that allow you to own your land and home, free and clear, without the bank. Included is detailed advice about: Clarifying and simplifying your notions of what's necessary Finding land that you love and can afford Taking control of the house-building process, for the sake of sanity and pleasure Learning to take a long-term perspective on your family's crucial economic decisions, avoiding debt and modern-day serfdom Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert L. RoyPublisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Co Imprint: Chelsea Green Publishing Co Edition: Revised and updated second edition Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.590kg ISBN: 9781603580656ISBN 10: 1603580654 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 15 November 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. The mortgaged home 2. The grubstake 3. The land 4. The temporary shelter 5. The low-cost home 6. Our own story 7. Mortgage-free peopleReviewsYes! It's about time somebody put together a how-to book for shedding those chains of a 30-year mortgage. We don't have to slump through life in bondage. We can live well AND have our freedom, and Rob Roy shows us how in this entertaining, detailed, and well-illustrated book. --Janet Luhrs, author of The Simple Living Guide """Yes! It's about time somebody put together a how-to book for shedding those chains of a 30-year mortgage. We don't have to slump through life in bondage. We can live well AND have our freedom, and Rob Roy shows us how in this entertaining, detailed, and well-illustrated book.""--Janet Luhrs, author of The Simple Living Guide" Author InformationRob Roy knows what it means to live mortgage free. As director of Earthwood Building School since 1981, he has instructed many in the arts of natural building, and renewable energy. He is also the author of Earth-Sheltered Houses, Cordwood Building, Timber Framing for the Rest of Us, The Sauna, and Stone Circles. Rob and his family live in West Chazy, New York. You can learn more about Earthwood Building School at www.cordwoodmasonry.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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