Gaddy, Wade E.; Hart, Robert E.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Real Estate Fundamentalsis a concise text that covers all of the basic principles students must learn in preparation for their salesperson exam. The text uses a general approach that gives the reader, in the words of a reviewer, a “less intimidating” look at real estate concepts. Real Estate Fundamentalshas been a key component of Dearborn Publishing's real estate prelicense product line for more than 20 years. First published in 1981, the text was always meant to be a “concise” version ofModern Real Estate Practice. Real Estate instructors are often attracted to the simple format ofReal Estate Fundamentalsbecause it allows them to supplement the basic material with state-specific information. Table of Contents   Preface Acknowledgments CHAPTER 1   An Introduction to the Real Estate Business CHAPTER 2   Nature and Description of Real Estate CHAPTER 3   Rights and Interests in Real Estate CHAPTER 4   Acquisition and Transfer of Title CHAPTER 5   How Ownership is Held CHAPTER 6   Title Records CHAPTER 7   Real Estate Agency and Brokerage CHAPTER 8   Contracts CHAPTER 9   Landlord and Tenant CHAPTER 10 Real Estate Taxation CHAPTER 11 Appraisal CHAPTER 12 Real Estate Financing Instruments CHAPTER 13 Real Estate Financing Market CHAPTER 14 Control and Land Development CHAPTER 15 Fair Housing Laws and Ethical Practices CHAPTER 16 Environmental Issues and the Real Estate Transaction CHAPTER 17 Closing the Real Estate Transaction CHAPTER 18 Real Estate Mathematics Sample Examination Glossary Answer Key Appendix I: Uniform Residential Report