Real Estate: Principles and Practices

The unique approach of Real Estate Principles and Practices provides a clear understanding of current theories and practices in the real estate market. Balancing practical information with academic rigor, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, including topics such as the critical factors in an acquisition, leasing, finance, use of real estate, and disposition of real estate. Whether preparing for a career, or seeking a better understanding of real estate in everyday life, this book will provide the basis to conduct real estate transactions in the real world.FEATURESSTEPS-IN-THE-PROCESS APPROACH. The critical steps in the process of obtaining, owning, and selling property are the basis for the organization of the text.FROM THE WIRE. Relevant information to today's real estate market is presented in this feature section.DOING BUSINESS. These sidebars provide direct application of the issues being discussed to real world situations.DECISION POINTS. Hypothetical scenarios require decisions about how to handle common real estate dilemmas.REAL ESTATE ON THE WEB. Exercises offer exploration of the Web's leading real estate sites.PRACTITIONER PROFILES. Donald Trump isn't the only person to succeed in real estate! Each chapter contains the stories of contemporaries who have made names for themselves in the field.WEB SITE. Real Estate Principles and Practices includes a companion Web site that provides practice quizzes, as well as supplemental material and sample documents.ETHICAL ISSUES. Ethical questions are posed throughout the text, offering great fodder for academic or profession discussion.Larsen, James E. is the author of 'Real Estate: Principles and Practices', published 2002 under ISBN 9780471223795 and ISBN 0471223794.