Expanded and updated, this popular reference alphabetically lists and defines more than 2,000 terms pertaining to real estate. Topics covered include mortgages, tax laws, engineering, architecture, and all important aspects of buying and selling. Includes financial tables, typical legal forms, and a bibliography. Line drawings.

"Real Estate Handbook: Land Laws of Alabama has long been the reference Alabama lawyers and real estate agents rely on. It consists of a digest of statutes and cases on a wide variety of Alabama real estate topics, plus a set of more than 250 sample forms that may be used in typical real estate transactions"--

This book is a comprehensive overview of real estate law and practice in Arizona. REALTORS®, other real estate practitioners, and attorneys involved in the industry will find the information helpful to address everyday legal and practical real estate issues. If you are new to the industry, this book is an excellent resource as you gain experience. If you are a "seasoned" practitioner, you can use the book as a reference to answer day-to-day questions. The many references to case law, statutes, and rules are included for those who want to undertake further research on an issue. There are also numerous discussions of the standard Arizona Association of REALTORS® forms and contracts throughout the book. By understanding their duties and complying with the standard of care, real estate brokers not only diminish the potential of costly and time-consuming claims but also reduce the risk that clients will encounter problems during or after the transaction.

This book presents a comprehensive reference for real estate investors everywhere. Covering the unique real-estate situations in seventeen key countries, including the United States and Europe, it offers a unique international overview of the real estate market.

The essential reference tool for all real estate, property, planning and construction students. Real Estate Concepts provides built environment students with an easy to use guide to the essential concepts they need to understand in order to succeed in their university courses and future professional careers. Key concepts are arranged, defined and explained by experts in the field to provide the student with a quick and reliable reference throughout their university studies. The subjects are conveniently divided to reflect the key modules studied in most property, real estate, planning and construction courses. Subject areas covered include: Planning Building surveying Valuation Law Economics, investment and finance Quantity surveying Construction and regeneration Sustainability Property management Over the 18 alphabetically arranged subject specific chapters, the expert contributors explain and illustrate more than 250 fully cross-referenced concepts. The book is packed full of relevant examples and illustrations and after each concept further reading is suggested to encourage a deeper understanding. This book is an ideal reference when writing essays, assignments and revising for exams.

This book explains everything you need to know to locate and purchase real estate bargains from banks, public auctions, and other sources. It will guide you through every step of the process including finding properties, negotiating, and closing on your first deal.