Real Estate Principles

by Floyd, Charles F.; Allen, Marcus T.

• ISBN13: 9780793105205
• ISBN10: 079310520X
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1994-02-01
• Publisher: Longman Financial Service

Summary

This leading textbook for the college introductory real estate principles course is a comprehensive, well written text known for its easy to understand and practical approach to the principles of real estate. Highlights include: * Instructor Resources available online atwww.dearbornRE.com, including a PowerPointpresentation. * "Real Estate Today" advisory boxes analyze specificlegal cases and controversial issues in the industry. * A recurring case study is woven thoughout the book,highlighting the decision process in a typical realestate transaction. * "Close Ups", "Legal Highlights" and "Case Studies"appear thoughout to provide "real world"applications of the concepts. * Contains a student study guide CD ROM withinteractive case studies.

Table of Contents

Preface
Real Estate Today Features
Introduction to Real Estate Decision Making	p. 1
Understanding Real Estate Markets	p. 17
The Economics of Regional and Community Growth	p. 35
Property Rights and Ownership Interests	p. 61
Private Restrictions on Ownership	p. 81
Public Restrictions on Ownership	p. 97
Deeds and Legal Descriptions	p. 125
Real Estate Brokerage	p. 147
Property Management and Leasing	p. 171
Real Estate Appraisal	p. 190
Contracts in Real Estate Transactions	p. 225
Principles of Real Property Insurance	p. 241
Financing Residential Property	p. 259
Basic Financial Concepts and Mortgage Mechanics	p. 289
Title Examination and the Closing Process	p. 331
Home Purchase Decisions	p. 357
Investing in Income-Producing Properties	p. 375
Residential Land Uses	p. 395
Commercial and Industrial Development	p. 417
Glossary	p. 435
Time Value of Money Tables	p. 455
Index	p. 463
Credits and Acknowledgements	p. 471
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