This book contends that real estate represents an important but frequently undermanaged asset. It narrates the history of real estate from its basic conceptual form through the most important private and public law processes that govern its conduct in today’s society.

The newly updated “California Real Estate Law: Text & Cases” provides solid and concise explanations of current California real estate law and its consequences. It is committed to four basic goals: 1) concise, reasonable coverage, 2) practical application, 3) studious case analyses, and 4) expanded coverage of key subjects.

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.

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.

In his newest book, California Real Estate Practice, Bob Herd explains the body of law and ethics vital to the daily practice of real estate. He discusses fair housing, full-disclosure and laws governing real estate licensees, and teaches agents how to perform important real estate procedures. Herd has packed the book with the most effective methods for utilizing current technology and working with an increasingly “techno-savvy” public.

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).

Justified or not, the perception of real estate practitioners as unethical is commonplace. This book is designed to provide real estate licensees with a variety of strategies to use when they do face complex ethical issues that tend to blur right and wrong.