Illinois Real Estate: Principles and Practices, 3rd Edition

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Prepare for the Illinois Real Estate License Exam. Readable, integrated and user-friendly, this Illinois-specific text meets all requirements for pre-licensing. The comprehensive treatment provides appropriate information and guidance for passing the state-licensing exam. 475pp.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Basic Real Estate Concepts.
• 2. Property Ownership and Interests.
• 3. Encumbrances, Government Restrictions and Appurtenances.
• 4. Brokerage and Agency.
• 5. Real Estate Contracts.
• 6. Transfer of Title to Real Property.
• 7. Real Estate Finance Principles.
• 8. Real Estate Finance Practices.
• 9. Closing Real Estate Transactions.
• 10. Property Valuation.
• 11. Land Use Controls.
• 12. Fair Housing.
• 13. Landlord and Tenant (Leasehold Estates).
• 14. Property Management and Insurance.
• 15. Federal Income Taxation of Real Estate.
• 16. Illinois Real Estate License Act of 2000.
• 17. Real Estate Math.
• Appendix A: Basic House Construction.
• Appendix B: A Guide to Common Real Estate Environmental Hazards.
• Appendix C: Diagnostic Test. Appendix D: Preparing for Your Real Estate Exam.
• Appendix E: Salesperson Practice Exam.
• Appendix F: Broker Practice Exam.
• Answer Key.
• Glossary.
• Index.