Real Estate Principles and Practices, 7th Edition

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Written in a friendly tone and accessible reading level, this text takes a more realistic and practical approach than its competitors. It is uniquely organized and follows the natural sequence of events in a real estate transaction, allowing the reader to more easily understand not only the terminology of real estate, but also how a real estate transaction transpires. 400pp.

Table of Contents:

• I. BASIC CONCEPTS OF REAL ESTATE
• 1. Real Estate and the Economy
• 2. Land: Its Characteristics and Acquisition
• 3. Land Descriptions
• 4. Estates, Interest, Deeds, and Title
• II. THE ORDERLY PROCESS OF A SALE
• 5. Contracts and Business Law
• 6. Agency Law and Representation
• 7. Listing the Property
• 8. Marketing and Selling Real Estate
• 9. Lending Institutions and Loans
• 10. Financing
• 11. Closing Statements
• III. OTHER ASPECTS OF REAL ESTATE
• 12. Condominiums and Cooperatives
• 13. Leases
• 14. Property Management
• 15. Investment and Tax Aspects of Ownership
• 16. The Appraisal Process
• 17. Land Use Controls
• 18. Fair Housing Law
• 19. License Law
• 20. Real Estate Math
• Practice Examination
• Answer Key
• Glossary
• Index