Authoritative yet concise, Essentials of Real Estate Law, Second Edition, offers students a carefully crafted overview of real estate law. Within a helpful and logical framework, the authors walk the student through every step of the process of purchasing and managing both residential and commercial real estate. With a practical approach that features problems, chapter assignments, realistic examples, and sample forms, this text offers a real-world approach to the practice of real estate law. New to the Second Edition: Updated and expanded forms and charts included throughout the book New cases focus on current issues Updated examples and exercises Streamlined presentation makes the material more accessible and easier to teach New Applying the Law boxed feature focuses on practical, real-world skills Professors and students will benefit from: Well-written textual explanations Complete coverage of Real Estate Law Real property interests Purchasing, financing, and conveying real estate Owning and operating real estate Succinctly edited cases that give students the opportunity to read case law Stand-alone chapters that can be adapted to fit any syllabus Focus on Ethics text boxes that highlight the responsibilities of real estate professionals A wealth of teaching tools in every chapter Review Questions Learning Objectives Chapter Outlines Introductions Definitions of new terms in the margins Practical exercises and applying the law boxes

REAL ESTATE LAW FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS is an accessible, complete, and easy-to-understand introduction to the principles of real estate law. Using actual cases and examples -- many drawn from the author's extensive experience as a real estate attorney and instructor -- it covers all the concepts and issues that paralegals and real estate professionals should understand. Areas of coverage include: estates in land, concurrent ownership, landlord-tenant law, rights, duties, restrictions, transfers, real estate sales, lending, title searches, closings, deeds, mortgages, promissory notes, condos, coops, homeowner associations, and real estate development and investment. Each area is first introduced with a high-level overview that sets the stage for the deeper coverage that follows. Effective learning is promoted through chapter outlines, actual and hypothetical cases, definitions of key terms, review and critical thinking questions, and other pedagogical features.

"The Essentials of Florida Real Estate Law was written for the paralegal student, the real estate professional, and anyone with an interest in Florida's property laws. Students and instructors of Florida real estate will appreciate the wealth of information covered in a user-friendly format. The book cites pertinent Florida statutes and explains the underlying concepts. It demonstrates the workings of the law with important Florida cases that are relevant to the topic under discussion."--BOOK JACKET.

This state-specific principles book provides over 800 practice questions as well as other tools to help students review and practice what they have learned. Other features include a matching key term review and a comprehensive math chapter.

The Essentials of Real Estate Law, second edition, provides a strong foundation of legal concepts necessary for understanding real estate transactions. This book is appropriate paralegal students as well as real-estate related professionals such as realtors, and title agents looking to gain a better understanding of the various aspects of real estate. Hypothetical cases in the book and the virtual law office on CD-ROM show several scenarios that can provide a better understanding of the legal aspects of real estate, and provide the opportunity to practice on sample cases. Numerous checklists and worksheets that are used in a law office are provided for reference. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The Essentials of Real Estate Law, second edition, provides a strong foundation of legal concepts necessary for understanding real estate transactions. This book is appropriate paralegal students as well as real-estate related professionals such as realtors, and title agents looking to gain a better understanding of the various aspects of real estate. Hypothetical cases in the book and the virtual law office on CD-ROM show several scenarios that can provide a better understanding of the legal aspects of real estate, and provide the opportunity to practice on sample cases. Numerous checklists and worksheets that are used in a law office are provided for reference.

Gain a solid understanding of the role of today's real estate paralegal and the intricacies of real estate law and transactions using PRACTICAL REAL ESTATE LAW, 7th edition. This comprehensive resource provides students with clear explanations to help you understand the complexities of real estate law. The book's case-based approach explains legal principles using practical applications and the most current examples. Updates throughout this edition clarify the latest rulings and industry regulations, while case summaries illustrate how legal principles operate in today's world. New case problems and assignments offer practice in reading and analyzing case material. Meaningful discussions, checklists and well-illustrated forms guide students through all areas of modern real estate practice with an emphasis on important ethical concerns. Students develop a solid understanding of transactional real estate--from real estate contracts and brokerage relationships to surveys, title insurance, taxation and real estate finance as they relate to both residential and commercial processes. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Known for its accessible approach to real estate law and comprehensive state specific information, this introductory text is a favorite with California Broker candidates. The text explores the latest legal trends, including usng the Internet in practice, consumer protection, and markng liability. Chapters include: * Introduction * Lesson Assignments * Chapter One: Nature and Cycle of California Real Estate Finance. * Chapter Two: Money and the Monetary System * Chapter Three: Fiduciary Sources For Real Estate Finance. * Chapter Four: Semifiduciary and Nonfiduciary Sources for Real Estate Finance. * Chapter Five: Conventional, Insured and Guaranteed Loans. * Chapter Six: Federal and State Financial Regulations and Lending Programs. * Chapter Seven: Junior Real Estate Finance * Chapter Eight: Contemporary Real Estate Finance * Chapter Nine: Instruments of Real Estate Finance * Chapter Ten: Real Estate Loan Underwriting * Chapter Eleven: Processing Real Estate Loans * Chapter Twelve: The Secondary Mortgage and Trust Deed Markets. * Chapter Thirteen: Defaults and Foreclosures * Chapter Fourteen: Investment Financing Strategies * Chapter Fifteen: Mathematics of Real Estate Finance * Exams and Answer Keys (PIN Access Only)

The easy way to make sense of property law Understanding property law is vital for all aspiring lawyers and legal professionals, and property courses are foundational classes within all law schools. Property Law For Dummies tracks to a typical property law course and introduces you to property law and theory, exploring different types of property interests—particularly "real property." In approachable For Dummies fashion, this book gives you a better understanding of the important property law concepts and aids in the reading and analysis of cases, statutes, and regulations. Tracks to a typical property law course Plain-English explanations make it easier to grasp property law concepts Serves as excellent supplemental reading for anyone preparing for their state's Bar Exam The information in Property Law For Dummies benefits students enrolled in a property law course as well as non-students, landlords, small business owners, and government officials, who want to know more about the ins and outs property law.