Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals [Connected eBook with Study Center]

by Bevans, Neal R.

• ISBN13: 9798892079815
• ISBN10: 8892079816
• eBook ISBN(s): 9798892079839
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback w/ Access Code
• Copyright: 2025-09-15
• Publisher: Aspen Publishing
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Summary

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Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals by Neal R. Bevans offers a dynamic approach that balances theory and practice. Designed with the paralegal student in mind, this accessible introduction to real estate and property law combines a thorough presentation of key topics with examples, forms, and exercises that mirror legal practice. This highly teachable approach gives students a firm grasp on real estate law and procedure—and a running start in their careers as paralegals.

New to the Seventh Edition:

• Coverage of the landmark settlement affecting real estate agent commissions and buyer-agent representation agreements.
• Changes in the law related to digital risk management and legal malpractice in title searches.
• Added coverage of new technologies including GIS mapping, blockchain property records, digital surveys, and e-recording systems.
• Updated content on electronic title searches, automated valuation models, and online MLS systems.
• Expanded Tech Topic feature, now with two per chapter, and updated to highlight the many technological innovations in real estate legal practice.

Professors and students will benefit from:

• Neal R. Bevans’ clear and engaging coverage of real estate and property law.
• Lively discussion of ethics in each chapter.
• Practice exercises that reflect the work of a paralegal.
• Realistic example scenarios based on legal practice.
• Figures, tables, sample forms, and annotated legal documents.
• Case excerpts that expose students to the language of the law.
• Boldfaced terms with definitions in the margins.
• Timely references to online resources.
• Chapter Objectives and Review Questions in every chapter.  
• Text boxes that highlight various aspects of law and practice, including:
  • Real Estate Basics at a Glance
  • Skills You Need in the Real World
  • Tech Topics

Table of Contents

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS 
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Chapter 1 An Introduction to Real Estate 
Chapter 2 Estates in Real Property 
Chapter 3 Property Descriptions and Boundaries 
Chapter 4 Transferring Title to Real Estate 
Chapter 5 Rights Associated with Real Estate 
Chapter 6 Real Estate Contracts 
Chapter 7 Landlord and Tenant Law 
Chapter 8 Real Estate Deeds 
Chapter 9 Mortgages and Financing the Purchase of Real Estate 
Chapter 10 Public and Private Restrictions on the Use of Land 
Chapter 11 Real Estate Professions 
Chapter 12 Title Insurance and Title Examinations 
Chapter 13 The Closing 
Chapter 14 Taxation Issues in Real Property 

APPENDIX A: ANNOTATED DOCUMENTS 
APPENDIX B: ANSWERS TO REVIEW QUESTIONS AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
FOR TEST REVIEW 
GLOSSARY 
INDEX