Modern Real Estate Practice in Pennsylvania

by Bellairs, Herbert J.; Helsel, James L.; Caldwell, Thomas D.; Goldsmith, James L.; Deets, Mary Lynne

• ISBN13: 9780793133062
• ISBN10: 0793133068
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-11-01
• Publisher: Dearborn Trade

Summary

Modern Real Estate Practice in Pennsylvania has set the standard for real estate education in the state since its first printing in 1975. This text offers the most current information, helpful illustrations and an easy to read format that has made this the most comprehensive and up to date principles text tailored for Pennsylvania. Appendices include a math review, sample exams, and the complete licensing and registration act. Topics covered include: * Real Property and the Law * Land Use Controls and Development * Environmental Issues in Real Estate * Legal Descriptions * Interests in Real Estate * Landlord and Tenant Interests * Forms of Real Estate Ownership * Transfer of Title * Title Records * Principles of Real Estate Contracts * Principles of Real Estate Financing * Pennsylvania Real Estate Licensing Law * The Real Estate Business * Real Estate Brokerage * Agency in Real Estate * Ethical Practices and Fair Housing * Listing Agreements and Buyer Representation Contracts * Sales Contracts * Financing the Real Estate Transaction * Appraising Real Estate * Closing the Real Estate Transaction * Property Management

Table of Contents

About the Authors
Preface
Real Estate Fundamentals	p. 1
Real Property and the Law	p. 3
Control of Land Use and Development	p. 14
Legal Descriptions	p. 25
Interests in Real Estate	p. 39
How Ownership Is Held	p. 54
Real Estate Contracts	p. 72
Leases	p. 82
Transfer of Title	p. 99
Real Estate Taxes and Other Liens	p. 117
Title Records	p. 129
Real Estate Financing	p. 138
Pennsylvania Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act	p. 163
Real Estate Practice	p. 187
The Real Estate Business	p. 189
Concepts of Home Ownership	p. 196
Real Estate Brokerage and Agency	p. 208
Ethical Practices and Fair Housing	p. 226
Agency Contracts	p. 251
Sales Contracts	p. 268
Real Estate Appraisal	p. 282
Financing the Real Estate Transaction	p. 303
Closing the Real Estate Transaction	p. 321
Property Management	p. 343
Real Estate Investment	p. 360
Appendix A: Pennsylvania Real Estate Licensing Examination	p. 373
Appendix B: Real Estate Mathematics Review	p. 383
Appendix C: Environmental Risks and the Real Estate Transaction	p. 392
Appendix D: Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act	p. 414
Glossary of Real Estate Terms	p. 457
Answer Key	p. 476
Index	p. 481
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