9780324787498
Real Estate Principles share button
Charles J. Jacobus
Format Hardcover
Dimensions 7.90 (w) x 10.10 (h) x 1.10 (d)
Pages 598
Publisher Cengage Learning
Publication Date February 2009
ISBN 9780324787498
Book ISBN 10 0324787499
About Book

For decades this popular principles book has laid a solid foundation for thousands of new real estate professionals like you starting a rewarding career in the real estate industry. Known for his clear presentation and engaging style, Charles Jacobus brings together all the pieces of real estate giving you the fundamentals they need for success. This best-selling principles book has been updated to reflect numerous changes in modern real estate practice. Particular attention has been given to new regulations in the mortgage industry while still reinforcing the core concepts that have been the cornerstone of American real estate ownership.

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Booknews

Emphasizing the basic concepts and principles of real estate, this textbook provides an overview of the industry as it exists today. Chapters cover topics like: recordation, abstracts, and title insurance; contract law; sales contracts; mortgage and note; deed of trust; lending practices; the loan and the consumer; sources of financing; types of financing; taxes and assessments; title closing and escrow; leases; appraisal; licensing laws and professional affiliation; the principal-broker relationship; fair hosing, ADA, equal credit, and community reinvestment; condominiums, cooperatives, PUDs, and timeshares; property insurance; land-use control; real estate and the economy; and investing. Jacobus is a lawyer specializing in residential and commercial real estate law. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)