Texas Real Estate

by Jacobus,Charles J.

• ISBN13: 9780324237139
• ISBN10: 0324237138
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-09
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Both authoritative and specific to unique real estate practices of Texas, this covers everything needed to master knowledge of Texas real estate. From brokerage, appraisal, financing, contract, closing and investments, the core-topics of real estate are thoroughly covered. Users will also learn about land descriptions, rights and interests, fair housing, taxes, leases, condominiums, zoning, licensing and the use of computers in real estate. Included throughout the book are numerous examples from the actual practice of real estate in Texas.

Table of Contents

Principles	p. 1
Introduction to Real Estate
Nature and Description of Real Estate
Rights and Interests in Land
Forms of Ownership
Transferring Title
Recordation, Abstracts, and Title Insurance
Contract Law
Real Estate Sales Contracts
Mortgage Theory and Law
Lending Practices
The Loan and the Consumer
Principles	p. 2
Sources of Financing
Types of Financing
Taxes and Assessments
Title Closing and Escrow
Real Estate Leases
Real Estate Appraisal
Licensing Laws and Professional Affiliation
The Principal-Broker Relationship: Employment
The Principal-Broker Relationship: Agency
Fair Housing, ADA, Equal Credit, and Community Reinvestment
Condominiums, Cooperatives, PUDs, and Timeshares
Land-Use Control
Investing in Real Estate
The Real Estate License Act
Canons/Texas Real Estate Commission
Real Estate Math Review
Practice Exam 1
Practice Exam 2
Answer Key
Glossary and Index
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