This condensed version of the best-selling Real Estate Principles, 11e, prepares you to pass the real estate license exam for a rewarding career in real estate. Thousands of real estate professionals have built their career on the foundation this popular principles book provides unlocking the key to their success in today's dynamic real estate industry.

Jacobus introduces the fundamental principles of real estate with a clear, down-to-earth writing style and engaging examples throughout. His extensive background in real estate law and real estate education will give you a unique perspective on the business equipping you to effectively apply modern real estate practice.

Features:

• Two-color format engages learning and interactive online flashcards direct application of key terms and concepts.
• Updated and expanded coverage of the overall mortgage industry including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
• Extensive applications including vocabulary review of key terms, additional readings for deeper research, and questions and problems with answers in the appendix for self-paced reinforcement.
• Simplified contracts and title policies written in a straight-forward manner give users a clearer understanding of these essential real estate documents.
• Essential math review and applications are reinforced in the appendix along with detailed construction illustrations and terminology provided for reference -- the best among principles texts.
• Self-paced exam prep study guide, available separately, helps increase retention and improve confidence by providing exam-style questions covering important material from each chapter.
• Spanish translation now available as another option for aspiring real estate professionals.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction to Real Estate.
• 2. Nature and Description of Real Estate.
• 3. Rights and Interests in Land.
• 4. Forms of Ownership.
• 5. Transferring Title.
• 6. Recordation, Abstracts, and Title Insurance.
• 7. Contract Law.
• 8. Real Estate Sales Contracts.
• 9. Mortgage and Note.
• 10. Deed of Trust.
• 11. Lending Practices.
• 12. The Loan and the Consumer.
• 13. Sources of Financing.
• 14. Types of Financing.
• 15. Taxes and Assessments.
• 16. Title Closing and Escrow.
  
• 17. Real Estate Leases.
• 18. Real Estate Appraisal.
• 19. Licensing Laws and Professional Affiliation.
• 20. The Principal–Broker Relationship: Employment.
• 21. The Principal–Broker Relationship: Agency.
• 22. Fair Housing, ADA, Equal Credit, and Community Reinvestment.
  
• 23. Condominiums, Cooperatives, PUDs, and Timeshares.
• 24. Land-Use Control.
• 25. Investing in Real Estate.
• Appendix A: Construction Illustrations and Terminology.
• Appendix B: Real Estate Math Review.
• Appendix C: Measurement Conversion Table.
• Appendix D: Answers to Chapter Questions and Problems.
• Index and Glossary.