Practical Real Estate Law / Edition 7

by Daniel F. Hinkel

Overview

Gain a solid understanding of the role of today's real estate paralegal and the intricacies of real estate law and transactions using PRACTICAL REAL ESTATE LAW, 7th edition. This comprehensive resource provides readers with clear explanations to help you understand the complexities of real estate law. The book's case-based approach explains legal principles using practical applications and the most current examples. Updates throughout this edition clarify the latest rulings and industry regulations, while case summaries illustrate how legal principles operate in today's world. New case problems and assignments offer practice in reading and analyzing case material. Meaningful discussions, checklists and well-illustrated forms guide you through all areas of modern real estate practice with an emphasis on important ethical concerns. You develop a solid understanding of transactional real estate—from real estate contracts and brokerage relationships to surveys, title insurance, taxation and real estate finance as they relate to both residential and commercial processes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781285448633
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/29/2014
Series:	MindTap Course List
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	768
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 11.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Best-selling author Daniel F. Hinkel, J.D., is recognized for his legal treatises and textbooks in the area of real estate law. Mr. Hinkel is the retired legal counsel for VOYA Investment Management, LLC. At VOYA, he was the manager of a legal department that handled VOYA's real estate transactions in the United States, Canada and Chile. Mr. Hinkel served as a real estate instructor for more than twenty years with the National Center for Paralegal Training in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a former member of the Task Force for Paralegal Regulation for the State Bar of Georgia and former chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Legal Assistants and the Approval Commission for Paralegal Legal Studies Programs. Mr. Hinkel received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Illinois. In addition to this best-selling text for paralegals, Mr. Hinkel has written several other books covering real estate law and procedure as well as real estate sales contracts, title examinations and closings, eminent domain and construction mechanics for Georgia.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Law of Real Property. 2. Concurrent Ownership. 3. Surveys and Land Descriptions. 4. Public Regulation and Encumbrances. 5. Easements and Licenses. 6. Contracts. 7. Preparation and Review of a Real Estate Contract. 8. Deeds. 9. Financing Sources in Real Estate Transactions. 10. Legal Aspects of Real Estate Finance. 11. Mortgage Forms and Provisions. 12. Title Examinations. 13. Title Insurance. 14. Real Estate Closings. 15. Government Regulation of Real Estate Closings. 16. Real Estate Closing Forms and Examples. 17. Condominiums and Cooperatives. 18. Leases. Glossary.

Editorial Reviews

"This textbook has been very well organized and does emphasize the importance of foundational content of real estate law. The practical content is measured by the homework and application assignments at chapter end."

From the Publisher

This textbook for paralegal students proceeds step by step through all the areas of modern real estate practice. The third edition adds new material on federal laws concerning environmental issues and inspections, and on the new computerized record room. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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