American Law of Real Estate

American Law of Real Estate presents real estate law as a national body of law covering community property states as well as common law martial property rights. This book is ideal for those seeking a real estate license as well as for property managers, investors, developers, homeowners, and apartment dwellers-to anyone seeking to own or use land. 656pp.

Features:

• Illustrated Examples of Concepts: allows concepts to be depicted in a realistic setting.
• Practice Tips Highlight Concerns in the Use and Management of Real Estate: call out important concepts and provide for easy review and reinforcement.
• You Be the Judge and Test Your Knowledge: Application Feature Boxes Throughout Chapters: ask user to apply and review concepts as they progress through the text.
• Coverage of All Major Common Law State and Community Property State Topics: give a balanced view of real estate law nationally.
• Edited cases interspersed within chapters: allow for connection to the relevant concept.
• End of Chapter activities (Self-Study, Questions, Case Problems): provide additional concept review.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Nature and Sources of American Land Law.
• 2. Ownership Rights and Liabilities; Role of Insurance.
• 3. Interests in Real Property-An Overview; Freehold Estates.
• 4. Nonownership Interests; Easements, Profits, and Licenses.
• 5. Co-ownership of Real Estate; Marital Interests.
• 6. Acquiring Ownership of Real Estate.
• 7. Locating a Ready, Able, and Willing Buyer: Role of Real Estate Brokers.
• 8. Reaching Agreement: Elements of the Real Estate Sales Contract.
• 9. Assuring the Purchaser of Marketable Title.
• 10. Financing the Purchase of Real Estate: Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, and Other Security Arrangements.
• 11. Closing the Real Estate Sales Transaction.
• 12. Leasing Real Estate and the Landlord-Tenant Relationship.
• 13. Commercial Leasing: The Landlord-Tenant Relationship in a Business Context.
• 14. Improving Real Estate: Construction and Development; Mechanics' Liens.
• 15. Condominiums and Other Co-ownership Arrangements; Real Estate Investments.
• 16. Taxation, Regulation, and the Power of Eminent Domain: Government Revenue and Control Measures.
• 17. Zoning and Restrictive Covenants.
• 18. Environmental Law: Protecting the Land, Air, Water, and Ecosystem.
• 19. Water Rights, Natural Resources, and Agricultural Law.
• Glossary.
• Index.