"The Essentials of Florida Real Estate Law was written for the paralegal student, the real estate professional, and anyone with an interest in Florida's property laws. Students and instructors of Florida real estate will appreciate the wealth of information covered in a user-friendly format. The book cites pertinent Florida statutes and explains the underlying concepts. It demonstrates the workings of the law with important Florida cases that are relevant to the topic under discussion."--BOOK JACKET.

REAL ESTATE LAW FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS is an accessible, complete, and easy-to-understand introduction to the principles of real estate law. Using actual cases and examples -- many drawn from the author's extensive experience as a real estate attorney and instructor -- it covers all the concepts and issues that paralegals and real estate professionals should understand. Areas of coverage include: estates in land, concurrent ownership, landlord-tenant law, rights, duties, restrictions, transfers, real estate sales, lending, title searches, closings, deeds, mortgages, promissory notes, condos, coops, homeowner associations, and real estate development and investment. Each area is first introduced with a high-level overview that sets the stage for the deeper coverage that follows. Effective learning is promoted through chapter outlines, actual and hypothetical cases, definitions of key terms, review and critical thinking questions, and other pedagogical features.

"This book presents Georgia real estate terms and concepts in a manner that keeps students engaged in studying the material. A thorough discussion of legal principles is bolstered by practical applications and references to cases and statutes. Since real estate is governed primarily by state and local law, many instructors are forced to supplement their generic real estate textbooks with Georgia law and Georgia-specific handouts. This textbook fills this need"--

Gain a solid understanding of the role of today's real estate paralegal and the intricacies of real estate law and transactions using PRACTICAL REAL ESTATE LAW, 7th edition. This comprehensive resource provides students with clear explanations to help you understand the complexities of real estate law. The book's case-based approach explains legal principles using practical applications and the most current examples. Updates throughout this edition clarify the latest rulings and industry regulations, while case summaries illustrate how legal principles operate in today's world. New case problems and assignments offer practice in reading and analyzing case material. Meaningful discussions, checklists and well-illustrated forms guide students through all areas of modern real estate practice with an emphasis on important ethical concerns. Students develop a solid understanding of transactional real estate--from real estate contracts and brokerage relationships to surveys, title insurance, taxation and real estate finance as they relate to both residential and commercial processes. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Like the first two editions, the purpose of this book is to organize and expand on the many articles I have written during my years as Arizona Association of REALTORS® legal counsel. The book is intended to be a reference for REALTORS®, other real estate practitioners and attorneys involved in the industry to help address everyday legal and practical real estate issues.

Written with the entry-level paralegal in mind, this book embraces a systems approach that builds proficiency in real estate file management. It provides a foundation of legal concepts, furnishes procedures on how to handle various client matters, and involves the reader with exercises. It includes information for all subjects covered in basic real estate texts, including the most common real estate litigation a paralegal may encounter. It also illustrates a commercial closing from beginning to end. The instructor's manual provides a synopsis for each chapter, a suggested instructor approach, answers to review questions, and it highlights areas where state-specific materials need to be introduced. Clearly defined chapter objectives, reinforcing summaries, hypothetical client matters, ethical questions, practical assignments, and an extensive glossary make this a well-rounded text on the essentials of real estate law for the paralegal.