Book Description
Combining the latest state specific information with solid industry fundamentals, this user friendly text gives students a strong foundation for a career in real estate. California Real Estate Principles comes loading with instructor resources and extra features to enchance the student learning experience and make teaching the class easier than ever. This new fifth edition has been updated for 2004. Chapters include:
Introduction
Part 1: Teaching Outlines
* Chapter 1 The Business of Real Estate
* Chapter 2 The Nature of Real Property
* Chapter 3 Ownership of Real Property
* Chapter 4 Transferring Real Estate
* Chapter 5 Encumbrances
* Chapter 6 The Law of Agency
* Chapter 7 Contracts
* Chapter 8 Financing Real Estate
* Chapter 9 Government-Sponsored and Other Financing
* Chapter 10 Escrow and Title Insurance
* Chapter 11 Real Estate Taxation
* Chapter 12 Landlord and Tenant
* Chapter 13 Real Estate Appraising
* Chapter 14 Residential Design and Construction
* Chapter 15 Government Control of Land Use
Part 2: Chapter Quizzes and Exams, including a Math Appendix Quiz (you need a PIN number to access this file)
* Chapter Midterm Exams (you need a PIN number to access this file) and Comprehensive Chapter Exam.
Part 3: Answer Keys
* Answer Keys for All Quizzes and Exams (you need a PIN number to access this file)
Part 4: PowerPoint Slides
Customer Reviews:
Helped ME pass the test........2004-10-26
This is an excellent general introduction to the principles of California real estate. I passed the broker's exam on the first try with no experience as a real estate salesperson and no cram course. This book was a great help in preparing for it. A large percentage of the test questions deal with the principles covered in this book.
Horrible explanations.......2003-01-28
This book is not a very in-depth book on the principles of california real estate. It covered topics only very breifly, and really sped through them with not a whole lot of explanation. I would highly advise buying a different book if you intend to pass the CA Real Estate Licensing Exam.
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This is another of Nolo Press's outstanding self-help books, this time targeting a specific California audience of people who, with a little footwork and research, can potentially save thousands of dollars by selling their home without a real estate agent, or lowering the cost of an agent by doing much of the work themselves.
Devine is an award-winning professor of real estate at San Francisco State University and a licensed real estate broker with more than 20 years of experience under his belt. Quite simply, California homeowners, following his advice, can save a bundle by selling their own home. This is the fourth updated edition of the book, incorporating the major changes in the California housing market and state and federal laws, and includes all the latest legal forms in a user-friendly guidebook. --Mark A. Hetts
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Save thousands of dollars -- sell your home yourself!
Using a broker to sell your home can cost you up to six percent of the selling price -- in other words, if you sell your house for $400,000, you can lose up to $24,000. But you'll save that money if you sell the house yourself, and it's not hard to do!
Thoroughly revised and scrupulously researched, For Sale by Owner in California takes you step by step through the entire selling process, from putting the house on the market to transferring the title. Even if you choose to use an agent, this book is a great way to prepare yourself for the home-selling process.
Find out how to:
*pick the best time to sell
*prepare your house for sale
*advertise widely and inexpensively
*sell while you're buying another house
*set the sale price
*screen buyers for financial feasibility
*make all disclosures required by law
*negotiate with potential buyers
*handle multiple offers
*remove contingencies
*complete the escrow process
The 8th edition of For Sale by Owner in California reflects the most recent changes in the housing market and laws, and now includes beefed-up sections on disclosure obligations, making a house look good and using the Internet to advertise a sale. It also provides all the forms you need, including:
*disclosure forms
*offer and counteroffer
*sales contract
*contingency releases
*deeds
*second mortgage note
*and more
All forms come with complete instructions for filling them out.
A note to those outside California: Even though For Sale By Owner in California provides state-specific forms and information for Californians, there's plenty of material in the book that can help home sellers in the other 49 states as well. Don't sell your home without it!
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"Save thousands of dollars -- sell your home yourself! Using a broker to sell your home can cost you up to six percent of the selling price -- in other words, if you sell your house for $400,000, you can lose up to $24,000. But you'll save that money if you sell the house yourself, and it's not hard to do! Thoroughly revised and scrupulously researched, For Sale by Owner in California takes you step by step through the entire selling process, from putting the house on the market to transferring the title. Even if you choose to use an agent, this book is a great way to prepare yourself for the home-selling process. Find out how to: -pick the best time to sell -prepare your house for sale -advertise widely and inexpensively -sell while you're buying another house -set the sale price -screen buyers for financial feasibility -make all disclosures required by law -negotiate with potential buyers -handle multiple offers -remove contingencies -complete the escrow process The 8th edition of For Sale by Owner in California reflects the most recent changes in the housing market and laws, and now includes beefed-up sections on disclosure obligations, making a house look good and using the Internet to advertise a sale. It also provides all the forms you need, including: -disclosure forms -offer and counteroffer -sales contract -contingency releases -deeds -second mortgage note and more All forms come with complete instructions for filling them out. A note to those outside California: Even though For Sale By Owner in California provides state-specific forms and information for Californians, there's plenty of material in the book that can help home sellers in the other 49 states as well. Don't sell your home without it! List of Forms Quitclaim Deed Moving Expenses With Tax Consequences Hourly Broker Fee Agreement Sign-In Sheet Disclosure Of Information On Lead-Based Paint And Lead-Based Paint Hazards Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home Pamphlet Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement Credit Information Form Promissory Note Offer To Purchase Real Property Deposit Receipt Short Form Counteroffer Counteroffer To Purchase Real Property Acceptance Of Purchase Offer Counteroffer Revocation Seller's Demand For Removal Of Contingencies Contingency Release Extending Time To Meet Contingencies Release Of Real Estate Purchase Contract Lease-Option Contract "
Customer Reviews:
Did what it was supposed to do.......2005-02-06
I sold my house in San Francisco without a broker (my first house sale). The buyer actually drew up the sales contract but this book helped me understand who should pay for what fees.
The only thing that this book lacked that could have gotten me in trouble was that it failed to mention a San Francisco-specific report called the 3R report (the City issues it to list all permits that it has issued for the property). Fortunately I had a friend who was a realtor who checked to make sure I had all the forms.
Want to save a LOT of Money.......2003-10-20
I bought and read this book. I was then able to sell my house in San Francisco without using a listing agent, saving $15,250.
Needless to say, this is a book that MORE than pays for itself.
In fact, this is an important book to read even if you decide to use a full service real estate agent and not try to sell it yourself. When dealing with real estate transactions, honesty appears to fall by the wayside. This book will educate you for the pitfalls you will be facing.
All the Info You Need!.......2001-01-24
I had a bought and borrowed a few for-sale-by owner books in order to help me sell my spec houses, but was always very disappointed with how and general and vague they were. This book, however, told me all the info I needed in a very easy-to- follow, step-by-step format. I really feel like I totally understand the process now, thanks to this book. If you follow all the advice and suggestions, you will definitely save thousands on realtor fees.
Book Description
This text is ideal for people studying for a real estate licensee, individuals seeking to enter the mortgage loan business and for those already actively working in the industry. Key topics of coverage include appraisal, credit agencies, title and escrow, and computer programs used in the industry. Important legal concepts such as trust fund handling and both federal and state compliances are also covered. There is extensive coverage of the forms necessary for the industry such as loan application, credit authorization, actual escrow instructions and much more.
Customer Reviews:
Must Read This Book If You Must Fully Understand The Industry.......2006-06-04
This book shows thorough research. I feel confident that I know about the industry enough to venture out even further - owning my own brokerage... I currently originate loans as an independent loan officer who is disturbed at the level of professionalism and support that many brokerages offer. This has not only given me further insight into the industry but provides strategies for success. And, who better to get it from but people who have been there, done that, and succeeded. If it is knowledge you need, then this is it!
Only good if you can read it........2003-09-08
I can't image how a well know publisher like South-Western could mess up this badly. I have perfect 20/20 vision and have read countless textbooks in my life - that said, I can tell you that this is an exceptionally difficult book to keep focused on - literally! My eyes begin to strain and ache after 5 min. of reading, primarily because of the poorly chosen typestyle and typesize.
There may be valuable information in here - but I'm going to find it elsewhere.
Book Description
The leader in business education and one of the leading providers of California real estate practice exams have teamed up. California Real Estate Practice Exams for the Broker not only contains the best content, but it also contains the best technology. Unlike its competitor, this CD-ROM program is simple for users at any computer-competency level. The program helps people planning on taking the California Real Estate Broker license exam best prepare through practice. The CD-ROM contains practice exams, a pre-assessment mini exam and an extensive glossary of real estate terms. Users can take exams as timed— an exam simulation with results and feedback at the end, or as un-timed—instant feedback on answer choice. Results can be viewed with calculated scores, and list correct and incorrect answers with answer rationale. These reports can be printed for the most effective studying.
Customer Reviews:
PASS THE DRE USING THIS DISK.......2006-08-29
I did not have the time or inclination to pay for one of those cram courses. I used this disk at home on my computer and I credit that use to my passing the exam easily. I took the required Real Estate Principles course and then I used the disk -- all ten tests and started on it again -- got through another four tests before the exam. This will prepare you.
I beg to differ ..........2004-07-17
I purchased this CD along with other exam preparation materials. I found it a very helpful addition to my study plan. The exam questions were very similar to the actual exam (which I took and passed). The truth is, there is a limited universe of questions the California Department of Real Estate uses on the broker exams. These questions were a bit more challenging than the actual exams, and a bit more in-depth than the other review material I purchased. You won't pass the test JUST using this, but it's worth the investment!
Go online before wasting money.......2003-05-16
This CD is [bad]. It contains 5 exams, totaling about 1000 questions. At first glance, that looks pretty good. However, the testing interface is very cludgy and hard to use, and the tests are not randomized. In other words, every time you take an exam, you get the same questions in exactly the same order! What's the point in making a CD-based training if you're not at least going to randomly generate the exam from the 1000 or so questions you have on the CD?
Instead, the author basically took 5 paper exams, stuck them on a CD, and charged [money] for it! Save your money. There are much better broker prep materials available online, in most cases for free. If you're really convinced that you want this author's "CD", email me and I will sell you mine for 1/2 price.
Book Description
Known for its accessible approach to real estate law and comprehensive state specific information, this introductory text is a favorite with California Broker candidates. The text explores the latest legal trends, including usng the Internet in practice, consumer protection, and markng liability. Chapters include:
* Introduction
* Lesson Assignments
* Chapter One: Nature and Cycle of California Real Estate Finance.
* Chapter Two: Money and the Monetary System
* Chapter Three: Fiduciary Sources For Real Estate Finance.
* Chapter Four: Semifiduciary and Nonfiduciary Sources for Real Estate Finance.
* Chapter Five: Conventional, Insured and Guaranteed Loans.
* Chapter Six: Federal and State Financial Regulations and Lending Programs.
* Chapter Seven: Junior Real Estate Finance
* Chapter Eight: Contemporary Real Estate Finance
* Chapter Nine: Instruments of Real Estate Finance
* Chapter Ten: Real Estate Loan Underwriting
* Chapter Eleven: Processing Real Estate Loans
* Chapter Twelve: The Secondary Mortgage and Trust Deed Markets.
* Chapter Thirteen: Defaults and Foreclosures
* Chapter Fourteen: Investment Financing Strategies
* Chapter Fifteen: Mathematics of Real Estate Finance
* Exams and Answer Keys (PIN Access Only)
Customer Reviews:
Buy the California Department of Real Estate Reference Book.......2003-01-08
This book is dated; the law changes at least one a month, sometimes more often. Your examiner doesn't live or work in the past or regard out-dated laws as useful tools for business. You will never know what is current, right or wrong when you trust a dated law book. NO. NO, NO, NO, GET SOMETHING NEWER.
A Must Have for Your Real Estate Library.......1999-11-19
I started in commercial real estate as an income property sales person, after getting a degree in real estate finance. I used this book while I studied real estate law in college, to pass my real estate exam, and to use anytime I had a need during my time as an agent. Today, 16 years later, I am now an active full time investor, and train other investors my successful techniques and strategies. This book is one of my top ranked "must haves" for any real estate investor. It quickly answers those legal questions that constantly come up. Plus, it helps me ask better questions to my attorney, when I do need his advise. It's paid for itself 1000 times over.
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- Great book!
- Great Material
- Complete the questions in this book and you will pass
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California Real Estate License Examination Preparation
William H. Pivar , and
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California Real Estate Principles
ASIN: 0130859567 |
Book Description
This comprehensive text is designed to prepare users to take and pass the California Real Estate Salesperson and Broker examination. It provides a complete background in California real estate principles, and offers instruction and hands-on experience in examination techniques. This text is organized to parallel California Real Estate Principles (McKenzie, Anderson, Battino, & Hopkins). Use it in conjunction with California Real Estate Principles, or as a standalone preparation tool for the California real estate examination.
Customer Reviews:
Great book!.......2001-07-03
I baught this book at first just so I can see how I would feel about getting into real estate. Let me tell you, I studied the book, took the C21 course (we went over the same material that was in the book but rushed through it in class)then took and finished my state exam in a little over a half hour (3-31/2 hour test if I remember correctly).
Believe me when I say, this book helped me a lot. I don't think I would have past the state exam with just taking the crash course.
I have been in real esate for a year now :). Thank you, Mr. Pivar
Great Material.......2000-10-13
I am about to take my exam and I am quite confident thanks to this exam book by William Pivar. I was not able to find the companion that can go with this book according to the Introduction. I think it would have made it even easier to learn.
Complete the questions in this book and you will pass.......1998-09-03
This book is a rigorous study book. And it is a lot less expensive than taking a cram course. It is the only thing I studied and I passed the first time!! Now I just wish there was a companion book for the Broker's exam!!!
Book Description
Highly practical in focus, this new edition continues to be one of the most current texts-- now completely updated to include expanded coverage of institutional and non-institutional lenders, a variety of mortgage instruments, customary buyer and seller closing costs, Internet-related resources, and much more. Each chapter is self-contained allowing users to address topics of immediate interest and application. Many individuals found the complete glossary and section on the use and application of the financial calculator to solve real estate math problems to be most beneficial.
Customer Reviews:
RE Finance Text.......2007-09-29
The book arrived in a very timely manner and was in great shape. Thank you!
California Real Estate Finance.......2007-03-10
This book is good. I purchased it as text for my class. It has all the information required for my class so I am satisfied with it.
Good info.......2007-03-08
Perfect information book for anyone trying to understand financing or is in the mortgage or real estate business.
I Used Professional Real Estate Problem Solving Using the HP.......2004-11-30
I used the HP-12C financial calculator instead of the TI Real Estate BA calculator with this book. One of our agents who is studying for the broker's exam used my HP-12C along with Mr. John A. Tirone's excellent "Professional Real Estate Problem Solving Using the HP-12". The Tirone book covers more than enough to get one through the california real Estate Finance book, and you can do it easier with the HP 12 C, at least that is my thought on the matter.
One problem which gave our agents trouble was on page 354 of the California real estate finance book. It is an bi-weekly loan payment problem: the example in this book is exacly the example that Mr. Tirone has in his HP-12C real estate problem solving book (a bi-weekly loan with $100,000 PV, 10% annual interest rate, amortization-loan term of 360 months!). However, the answers are different! Who is right? Whose is wrong? we called Mr. Tirone to go over the problem and he gave us a Finance Lesson, true to form we hear! Result is we know there is a typo in the term of the bi-weekly loan on page 354; not a big problem, off by just a little bit. Again, Professional Real Estate Problem Solving Using the HP 12C rules the day!
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This legal biography of the California cattle company Miller & Lux illuminates the relationship between law, economic change, and the distribution of wealth and power. It examines law in an environment undergoing rapid development, where the rules governing resources, especially water, were in contention. From the 1870s through the 1930s, Miller & Lux looked to the law to mediate its place amid change. This entailed the hiring of corporate counsel, a new concept for late-nineteenth-century America, and the creative development and use of new legal doctrines. The actions of its lawyers and managers and those of the opponents and judges it faced reveal the complex, dialectical interplay between legal and economic power.
Impressively researched from a labyrinth of primary source, Flooding the Courtrooms is an absorbing history of Miller & Lux and its influence in the shaping of the West.
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