Combining state specific information with finance principals, this easy to read text explores the impact of financial markets on real estate transactions and discusses the growing role of technology in financing. It contains answer keys (PIN Access Only), and a chapter quiz at the end of each chapter.

Combining the latest state specific information with solid industry fundamentals, this user friendly text gives students a strong foundation for a career in real estate."California Real Estate Principles comes loading with instructor resources and extra features to enchance the student learning experience and make teaching the class easier than ever.This new fifth edition has been updated for 2004.Chapters include: Introduction Part 1: Teaching Outlines *Chapter 1 The Business of Real Estate *Chapter 2 The Nature of Real Property *Chapter 3 Ownership of Real Property *Chapter 4 Transferring Real Estate *Chapter 5 Encumbrances *Chapter 6 The Law of Agency *Chapter 7 Contracts *Chapter 8 Financing Real Estate *Chapter 9 Government-Sponsored and Other Financing *Chapter 10 Escrow and Title Insurance *Chapter 11 Real Estate Taxation *Chapter 12 Landlord and Tenant *Chapter 13 Real Estate Appraising *Chapter 14 Residential Design and Construction *Chapter 15 Government Control of Land Use Part 2: Chapter Quizzes and Exams, including a Math Appendix Quiz (you need a PIN number to access this file) *Chapter Midterm Exams (you need a PIN number to access this file) and Comprehensive Chapter Exam. Part 3: Answer Keys *Answer Keys for All Quizzes and Exams (you need a PIN number to access this file) Part 4: PowerPoint Slides

Explaining how finances drive each decision in the real estate development process, this helpful industry guide recognizes the complexities and significant risks of each project and illustrates how to reconcile conflicting elements to ultimately achieve success. A 36-year real estate development veteran, author Charles Long shares the practical information and personal insights that he has gained over the course of his career, and weaves relevant real world examples into the text, helping to clarify the principles necessary to effectively manage a project in today’s financial landscape. Ideal both for those starting out in real estate development and experienced professionals who want to learn the theory behind the practice, this book offers a different perspective on making the monetary decisions that are involved in property development projects.

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