This text makes real estate finance clear and relevant through the direct application of real-world real estate situations. Based on sound economic and financial principles, it’s primary goal is to promote a greater understanding of how real estate financial markets function and evolve.

Highly practical in focus, this new edition of California Real Estate Finance continues to be one of the most applicable and pertinent texts available today. The completely revised 8th Edition includes expanded coverage of institutional and non-institutional lenders, negative amortized loans, sub-prime loans, predatory lending, customary buyer and seller closing costs, a glossary and financial calculator, and much more.

Two of the finest and most trusted California real estate authors, Prof Grogan and M.C. “Buzz” Chambers, once again deliver the definitive textbook for individuals seeking to enter the mortgage loan business. The new third edition of California Mortgage Loan Brokering & Lending provides comprehensive coverage of finance laws through 2006 and covers the key topics of appraisal, credit agencies, title and escrow, and industry technology. The third edition also extensively covers the variety of the forms necessary to complete a transaction. This is an approved course textbook for pre-licensing in California.

Learning how to properly appraise the value of real estate property has never been easier, thanks to this consistently popular resource, an explanation of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and an introduction to related topics mandated for state licensing and certification.

Learning how to properly appraise the value of real estate property has never been easier, thanks to this consistently popular resource, an explanation of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and an introduction to related topics mandated for state licensing and certification.

Many states are now requiring certification, licensure, or registration to practice home inspection. This book offers a complete introduction to performing that inspection, engaging readers in the process, step-by-step, following current guidelines established by the American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc. (ASHI).