This easy-to-read, self-paced text offers all the information needed to prepare for the real estate licensing exam and a successful career in real estate. Study materials are specifically designed to maximize understanding and mastery of principles and practices in the real estate profession.

Combining the latest state specific information with solid industry fundamentals, this user friendly text gives students a strong foundation for a career in real estate."California Real Estate Principles comes loading with instructor resources and extra features to enchance the student learning experience and make teaching the class easier than ever.This new fifth edition has been updated for 2004.Chapters include: Introduction Part 1: Teaching Outlines *Chapter 1 The Business of Real Estate *Chapter 2 The Nature of Real Property *Chapter 3 Ownership of Real Property *Chapter 4 Transferring Real Estate *Chapter 5 Encumbrances *Chapter 6 The Law of Agency *Chapter 7 Contracts *Chapter 8 Financing Real Estate *Chapter 9 Government-Sponsored and Other Financing *Chapter 10 Escrow and Title Insurance *Chapter 11 Real Estate Taxation *Chapter 12 Landlord and Tenant *Chapter 13 Real Estate Appraising *Chapter 14 Residential Design and Construction *Chapter 15 Government Control of Land Use Part 2: Chapter Quizzes and Exams, including a Math Appendix Quiz (you need a PIN number to access this file) *Chapter Midterm Exams (you need a PIN number to access this file) and Comprehensive Chapter Exam. Part 3: Answer Keys *Answer Keys for All Quizzes and Exams (you need a PIN number to access this file) Part 4: PowerPoint Slides

This Florida real estate principles text provides up-to-date, state-specific information. Updated annually with the latest developments in Florida real estate law, this text should be a prelicensing staple for real estate students that effectively combines legal and practical aspects of Florida real estate laws and practices for prospectives salespersons.

For more than forty years, Modern Real Estate Practice has set the industry standard for real estate education, with over 50,000 copies sold every year and over 3 million real estate professionals trained. Now, in this exciting new edition, Modern Real Estate Practice continues that tradition of excellence. Includes a test-building CD-ROM and URLs for key government and professional association websites.

Principles of Real Estate Practice is a modern learning tool for the student preparing to enter the real estate business as a licensed professional. The textbook contains the essentials of real estate principles, law, and practices taught in real estate schools and colleges across the country, including all those fundamentals that real estate educators, practicing professionals, national testing services, and state licensing officials agree are necessary for basic competence. Principles of Real Estate Practice covers the national requirements for the initial 30-90+ hours of classroom study, or its equivalent, mandated by state license laws across the country. It has nearly 500 practice questions to test mastery of the content. Principles of Real Estate Practice is tailored to the needs of the pre-license student. Its examples and exercises are grounded in the authors’ fifty combined years in real estate education. The textbook is designed to make it easy for students to learn the material and pass their real estate exam prepare students for numerous career applications stress practical, rather than theoretical, skills and knowledge. Table of Contents The Real Estate Business Rights in Real Estate Interests and Estates Ownership Encumbrances and Liens Transferring and Recording Title to Real Estate Real Estate Leases Land Use Planning and Control Legal Descriptions Real Estate Contract Law Agency Listing Agreements The Brokerage Business Contracts for the Sale of Real Estate Real Estate Market Economics Appraising and Estimating Market Value Real Estate Finance Real Estate Investment Real Estate Taxation Professional Practices Closings Real Estate Licensing and Regulation Risk Management Property Management Real Estate Mathematics and Formulas Practice Quizzes Practice Exam Glossary of General Real Estate Terms Index We now offer state-specific versions of Principles of Real Estate Practice for Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. More coming soon.

Real Estate: The Basics provides an easy-to-read introduction to the core concepts of the industry to students new to the subject or professionals changing direction within the sector. The book encapsulates the key ‘need to know’ aspects of Real Estate including the ‘language’ of real estate; its value and contribution to countries’ GDP; its primary purpose, whether as an asset or as a resource; valuation concepts; asset classes; basic concepts of land law, and of landlord and tenant law; the increased role and importance of sustainability and technology; and an overview of the wide range of professionals involved in the industry. Readers will come to appreciate how the different elements of the profession fit together, and the professional standards and practices that may apply. Real Estate: The Basics will be helpful reading for anyone thinking about studying Real Estate, Property, or other Built Environment topics. It could be used to teach across a wide variety of courses, to provide an aide memoire to those who are already working in the industry, and to give those who are responsible for appointing and monitoring real estate advisers a greater understanding of the workings of the real estate sector.

This book provides readers with a basic understanding of the principles that underlie real estate development. A brief historical overview and an introduction to basic principles are followed by examples from practice. Case studies focus on how cities change and respond to the economic, technological, social, and political forces that shape urban development in North America. It is important to have a framework for understanding the risks and rewards in real estate investing. In measuring return, consideration must be given to both investment appreciation and the cash flow generated over the life of a project. In addition, metrics are presented that can be useful in assessing the financial feasibility of a real estate development proposal. This book also provides an overview of the forces of supply and demand that gauge the potential market for a new project. In determining the size of “residual demand”, estimates for population growth, family formation, and new development are important. All development projects fall under the auspices of one or several jurisdictions. Though every jurisdiction has different rules and procedures, basic knowledge of the planning process is critical to the success of all development projects regardless of location. Furthermore, all projects have a legal component. Basic issues of land ownership, property rights, property transfer, and land registration are reviewed, all of which need to be considered when a property is sold or purchased. This book also provides a primary on the design and construction process. In constructing a building, a team of experts is first required to design the architectural, structural, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for a building. An overview is provided of each building system: wood, concrete, and steel. Critical to a successful real estate development, project management principles for the processes of design, bidding, and construction are explored, with close attention given to budgeting, scheduling, and resource management. Essential reading for anyone involved in the development of our built environment, this is a must-read introduction for students and professionals in architecture, urban planning, engineering or real estate seeking an approachable and broad view of real estate development and finance.

Passing the Florida real estate exam is the ultimate goal, but first all pre-license real estate salespeople must understand Florida real estate practices and law. This groundbreaking new real estate text is designed to give students a solid understanding of current Florida real estate in a simple "plain English" approach. The non-technical content is reinforced by key terms, chapter summaries and extensive review questions along with "Coaching Tips" and "Math Buster" features that enable students to confidently and easily master the content. Passing the Florida real estate exam is the ultimate goal, but first all pre-license real estate salespeople must understand Florida real estate practices and law. This groundbreaking new real estate text is designed to give students a solid understanding of current Florida real estate in a simple "plain English" approach. The non-technical content is reinforced by key terms, chapter summaries and extensive review questions along with "Coaching Tips" and "Math Buster" features that enable students to confidently and easily master the content.