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As the most trusted and well-informed legal resource on Texas real estate law, Charles J. Jacobus delivers clear and thorough coverage of the many aspects and complexities of real estate law today in Texas. The 10th edition is a complete and well-organized study covering what the law has been in the past before moving to what it is at the present--all with a perfect balance of principles and practice. ... Read more

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Texas Real Estate Law
As a Texas Real Estate broker, I would not be without a current copy of Texas Real Estate Law authored by Charles Jacobus. In my opinion, it is the best resource book on Texas real estate law available.

The Definitive Work
I have used this book for years, and have recommended it to my employer. Jacobus does an excellent job of introducing the layman to the essentials of Texas land law, which has a colorful and complex history. ... Read more

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This Essentials edition of Practical Real Estate Law employs the same user-friendly approach in introducing important real property law concepts.This concise, yet thorough version focuses just on the most critical areas of real estate law.Students will be given the same exposure to case summaries that allow them to practice their analytical skills and see how concepts are applied in practice. The text also includes case problems that reinforce the content and real-life examples that make the material accessible.The numerous forms and checklists also facilitate understanding of each concept and ensure the student is well prepared to work as a professional in this practice area. ... Read more

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EXCELLENT REFERENCE - PRACTICAL - EXHAUSTIVE
I used this textbook for my paralegal real estate law course at Blackstone Career Institute, a distance learning school.It's easy to understand and full of sample real estate forms, exhibits and illustrations that's appropriate to the topic being discussed.I learned a lot from this "practical" college-textbook. The author is a well-known attorney who is a real estate expert, among others.

Real Estate Essentials
The book does an excellent job of providing definitions and cases. It provides samples of documents used in real estate as well as assignments to prepare them. It's easy to follow and understand. ... Read more

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This comprehensive survey of real estate law is known for its numerous learning aids and easy-to-understand writing style. Real Estate Law incorporates the latest legal trends, numerous case studies, and multiple features to stimulate classroom discussion and enhance material retention.Highlights:• Student Study Guide CD-ROM with interactive case studies help students apply complex principles while giving adopters a platform for classroom assignments• The Changing Landscape sections explore the future of real estate law• Key terms with page references allow for quick review of important concepts ... Read more

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solid book
For a person with scientific training background who is contemplating real estate investments, this was an excellent book. It's my first book on the topic so it is difficult to compare it with others on the market. If you are looking for a solid, comprehensive, easy to read textbook (600pages), then I would highly recommend this book.

Real Estate Law, 6th Edition
Book gave a very comprehensive and easy to read introduction to real estate law.Very good for someone with no prior real estate experience.

Excellent text book--any real estate owner should buy this!
First, I should note that a more recent edition (5th edition) is out. I bought this edition used to save money, but it is so good (but slightly out of date, published in 1998) that I will next buy the 5th edition.

The best thing I have to say about this book is it is well-written. It is probably the best-written textbook I have ever read. It has useful case studies and good citations and explanations of relevant court decisions. The one weakness of this book is it does not in my mind spend enough time covering differences between state laws, but that would probably make the book far too long.

This book covers almost everything you need to know about the law and real estate. It covers ownership forms (including JTWROS, tenant in common, joint tennants, etc), liens, buying and selling property, easements, government regulation and zoning, environmental regulation, and much more. I should note that at least this 4th edition is lacking in a discussion of LLC ownership of land and some recent environmental concerns (such as radon), both of which are probably covered in the more recent edition.

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as a company who searches titles in all 120 kentucky counties, everyday, we believe this book is useful in showing the various basic terms in real estate and the nesessary use of title insurance.

Used this text in my Masters of Science in Real Estate
The book is useful if you have no experience with real estate law.It presents real estate legal concepts in a logical manner breaking topics up into such things as easements, etc.However, much of the information is covered in the real estate law class if you have taken the California Salesperson exam. ... Read more

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This book is designed as a text book covering the major issues of real estate law. Designed with both the student and practitioner in mind, the text strikes a balance between theory and practice. The author develops the foundation of North Carolina real property law and then puts theory into practice by describing numerous practical applications, from creating offer of purchase contracts to title searches. Although there are real estate texts available that comcentrate exclusively on North Carolina law, they fall into two camps: theory or practice. This text balances the competing needs of students and practitioners by addressing both concerns. The text explains the theoretical bases of real property law in North Carolina and then provides practical, hands-on examples of how to apply this theoretical knowledge. For this new edition, Bevans updated and revised information throughout the text. ... Read more

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Awesome Book for the Real Estate Lawyer
I just passed the North Carolina Bar Exam and recently begin full time work as licensed attorney!Immediately, I was thrown in to the real estate mix and had to learn real estate law really really quickly.I wish I had this book on day one!

The format is awesome.Instead of being an academic, theoretical book, it is very practical.Designed for a new lawyer or a student, the book pinpoints the essentials of practicing real estate law.The book even comes with checklists and sample documents.

This book is a must have for any real estate attorney in a small firm or just beginning.I definitely recommend it. ... Read more

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Real estate professionals appreciate Gordon's user-friendly approach and real-life application of real estate law. This definitive text provides a balanced, detailed and extremely practical statement of California real estate law. More than 230 case studies are fully digested to enhance learning and clearly demonstrate commonly encountered areas of real estate law. New and recent updates to real estate laws in California are included along with tips on how to apply the laws discussed. End-of-chapter questions and two comprehensive sample tests with answers and rational help check user understanding. ... Read more

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Diablo Valley College using this as text book
This was a very expensive puchase and was horrible!I enrolled in the Legal aspects of Real Estate Law at DVC, CA community college and this is the chosen text book.

The flow of the book is awful.I cannot describe how much I dislike the book.The ideas do not flow, subject content is not explained very well, there are no summaries, word vocabulary, no chapter test questions, different font styles etc.

Just a rubbish choice in another world of college royalties decision and who to make richer.$70 to their pocket when students are struggling and want to learn good knowledge instead of piecemeal and distorted topics.Very disheartened with publishing, their internal quality team and the local college for supporting this book.

Book Review
Good book, in terms of the logical layout and content. Better than then onebeing used in the school I am in.

Good seller too.

This is an excellent, useful book.
This is a really great book, which seems to cover all the areas of California law.I've referred to the book on several occasions and have found my answer each time.The analysis was very understandable and thebook gave me a strong background so I understood the law.In some casesthe book told me the best approach to take to achieve whichever result Iwanted.The author's approach is very practical and useful.It's a greatbook and a valuable reference that has really made a difference for me inseveral situations.

Excellent real estate resource text
Mr. Gordon's book, California Real Estate Law, is an excellent reference for the homeowners, for investors and for brokers. It covers more than just plain law, as the author includes his tips and tricks learned from hisexperiences as an attorney and as a broker. Sometimes it is just asimportant to know what the law is as to know when to use the law. The bookwas surprisingly readable. Some books on law are so confusing or technicalas to be useless and others are so simple that they don't provide enoughlaw to know what you're doing. Gordon's book is a good example of somethingdone right.

It seems to cover the whole field of real estate law, fromneighbors trees on your property to when to take title as communityproperty instead of joint tenancy. It encompasses from zoning tohomesteads, and from condemnation to property taxes. In short, the 23chapters cover the whole field of law.

What I most appreciated was theexpanded materials on contracts, leases, deposit receipts, listingagreements and deeds of trust. The author went over most of these documentsclause by clause, explaining when to use a certain clauses and when toavoid them. I'm using it as a great reference when buying and sellingproperties. My son found it handy in fighting a lease eviction. I thinkit's an exceptional book that should be on every investor's shelf, everybroker's desk, and in every homeowner's bookcase. ... Read more

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The Essentials of Real Estate Law, second edition, provides a strong foundation of legal concepts necessary for understanding real estate transactions. This book is appropriate paralegal students as well as real-estate related professionals such as realtors, and title agents looking to gain a better understanding of the various aspects of real estate. Hypothetical cases in the book and the virtual law office on CD-ROM show several scenarios that can provide a better understanding of the legal aspects of real estate, and provide the opportunity to practice on sample cases. Numerous checklists and worksheets that are used in a law office are provided for reference. ... Read more

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Text Book for school
I'm very happy with this text book, the cost was way cheaper than the College Bookstore, B&N, or BAM new or used.

The ideal textbook on real estate law for paralegals
Not only is this an ideal textbook for a course on real estate law for paralegals, but also much of the training that is required of real estate paralegals can be advantageous to the notary signing agent as well. There is much overlap in the two fields.

What I find most useful about this textbook is that you are not just reading theory. It's all applicable knowledge. Each chapter has clearly defined objectives that outline what you will be able to do upon completion of it. You will immediately be able to apply what you have learned in real life situations.Every aspect of real estate law is covered.

Notary signing agents will find Part II of the book extremely useful. It is entitled: The Closing: Residential, Commercial, and Construction Loan Closings.

One of the main reasons I bought this book is because it is the textbook that is used in a real estate paralegal course at a school that I am unable to attend at this time. I wanted a book that would be ideal for self study. There is also a workbook that accompanies it.I have compared several textbooks on real estate law for paralegals, and find this one to be the best.I highly recommend it.

The Essentials of Real Estate Law for Paralegals
I paid a good price, received in good time and it was in great condition. ... Read more

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PRACTICAL REAL ESTATE LAW, 6E, is the ideal book for educating and training future paralegals about the intricacies of real estate law and transactions. This user-friendly book covers the central areas involved in transactional real estate in detail. These areas include real estate contracts, real estate brokerage relationships, real estate finance as it specifically relates to residential and commercial processes, surveys, title insurance and federal taxation and how it applies to the ownership and investment in real estate. Practical Real Estate Law, 6E, also discusses the many new laws that have been passed to assist homeowners facing foreclosure.Case summaries successfully illustrate how the legal principles operate in the real world and will give readers practice in reading and analyzing case material. While many theories of residential and commercial real estate transactions are the same, students and practicing paralegals will benefit greatly from the residential-specifc and commercial-specific discussions, forms, and checklists that explain the vast differences. ... Read more

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Satisfied customer
That was a very good deal.The book was real clean and look like new.I am happy that I purchased it second hand and save.Great book to have.

Buyer beware
Do not buy this book used without the computer codes if you are going to be using an online supplement - it either will not have codes or they will be expired and you will have to pay extra to buy them from the publisher.

Practical Real Estate Law
I have paid for the book and still have not received it.The seller stated it was mailed and gave me the tracking number.I tracked it and the book was "undeliverable" and mailed back to sender.I have asked for the book to be resent to me but have not heard back from the seller.

Great Price - Far Better than Local Bookstores
I saved nearly $80 by using this older edition of the textbook for my Real Estate Law class.The book arrived promptly.Differences between the 2nd and 4th edition were negligible.Thanks for helping students save money!

Superb
Another excelent hard bound text from Thompson/Delmar Learning publishing house. This textbook will teach you the fundamentals of real estate law giving you example after example on situations with can and probably will occur. ... Read more

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This manual is a comprehensive study tool for the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) Examination administered by the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. The manual thoroughly covers each section of the exam with extensive outlines, examples, facts, and charts for review. Sample tests are included at the end of each chapter. Tips for studying and successful completion of the exam are also provided. The new edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest changes in the law and the CLA Examination. ... Read more

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Great!
Prompt service!The book was in even better condition than I expected.Thank you!

thorough, concise, informative, understandable
This no nonsense, easy to read treatis on R E makes sense of a complicated, to often poorly presented subject. Read it and you won't sound like an idiot any longer. Also; you will make some money and stay out ofthe legal,soup. ... Read more

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This classic text covers all real estate topics providing simple explanations with examples to illustrate complex principles.Real estate law issues are handled with an encyclopedic treatment, addressing topics as the need arises. ... Read more

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Great Law Book
This was one of the only law books that I have actually been able to read and remain entertained. Good for all universal real estate laws in the United States. ... Read more

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Clear, concise, and current, REAL ESTATE LAW, 7e, delivers the latest information on private and public law transactions. It provides a solid survey of real estate law in a generic--rather than state-specific--format. Combining practical legal examples with theory, the text does an excellent job of illustrating the principles of law through text, short case summaries, longer teaching cases, and practical applications. It also helps you recognize when an attorney should be consulted. Packed with real-world examples, the text emphasizes ethical and public policy issues. Insightful exhibits ensure that you fully understand key concepts, while an excellent assortment of cases enables you to apply legal principles to practical situations. Ideal for majors and non-majors alike, the seventh edition prepares you for the next era in real estate law. ... Read more

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Did not receive the right edition
The book I order was to be a 6th edition and I received a 7th edition. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Real Estate Law," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Real Estate Law in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Real Estate Law when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Real Estate Law, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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REAL ESTATE LAW charts new territory with its clear and cutting-edge coverage of the basics and trends in the laws that affect real property. The text helps readers to understand and grasp the material while developing problem-solving skills for professional and personal real estate transactions. Each chapter shows readers how they will use the material. ... Read more

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Good book but a bit advanced
This book is great!It is very informative and has real case samples.However, I am a paralegal student and the book is a bit advanced and involved for my purposes.Also it is very expensive - as most college texts are. ... Read more

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The book covers the steps in handling a commercial real estate transaction from start to finish, including those most commonly encountered in a transaction, such as brokerage problems, leases, mortgages, title insurance and surveys. In addition, the book covers material that may not be easily available to a new or less experienced practitioner, such as handling mortgage workouts after a default, wrap-around mortgages, reciprocal easement agreements, and air rights. ... Read more

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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 RealEstate Finance.
* Chapter Two: Money and the Monetary System
* Chapter Three: Fiduciary Sources For Real EstateFinance.
* Chapter Four: Semifiduciary and Nonfiduciary Sourcesfor Real Estate Finance.
* Chapter Five: Conventional, Insured and GuaranteedLoans.
* Chapter Six: Federal and State Financial Regulationsand 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 TrustDeed 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) ... Read more

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Reliable vendor, prompt, precise and answered any of my questions in a timely manner, good experience recieved my book asap.:)

Buy the California Department of Real Estate Reference Book
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
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 useanytime I had a need during my time as an agent.Today, 16 years later, Iam now an active full time investor, and train other investors mysuccessful techniques and strategies. This book is one of my top ranked"must haves" for any real estate investor. It quickly answersthose legal questions that constantly come up. Plus, it helps me ask betterquestions to my attorney, when I do need his advise. It's paid for itself1000 times over. ... Read more

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The most trusted name in law school outlines, Emanuel Law Outlines support your class preparation, provide reference for your outline creation, and supply a comprehensive breakdown of topic matter for your entire study process.Created by Steven Emanuel, these course outlines have been relied on by generations of law students.Each title includes both capsule and detailed versions of the critical issues and key topics you must know to master the course.Also included are exam questions with model answers, an alpha-list of cases, and a cross reference table of cases for all of the leading casebooks. ... Read more

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Better than the E&E
I tried studying from the Examples & Explanation on Real Estate Transactions and couldn't. The E&E by Barlow Burke is just awful.Instead I studied from this.It is pretty good, for the most part understandable, but perhaps not detailed enough, especially if your professor focuses on commercial real estate, as opposed to residential real estate.My professor focused all semester on actual contract language found in commercial real estate leases, promissory notes, mortgages and other real estate documents, and this book, while providing a good overview of real estate law, does not provide many examples of actual contract language and how such language is to be interpreted.To some extent this does not reflect on the book but on the idiosyncrasies of my professor. ... Read more

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The most trusted name in law school outlines, Emanuel Law Outlines support your class preparation, provide reference for your outline creation, and supply a comprehensive breakdown of topic matter for your entire study process. Created by Steven Emanuel, these course outlines have been relied on by generations of law students. Each title includes both capsule and detailed versions of the critical issues and key topics you must know to master the course. Also included are exam questions with model answers, an alpha-list of cases, and a cross reference table of cases for all of the leading casebooks.Emanuel Law Outline Features:

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Basic Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals provides a thorough yet easily accessible introduction to the law underlying complex real estate transactions. In its third edition, this teachable text continues to explain the foundations of the law as well as to offer useful examples that clarify the paralegal's role. This popular text, which provides numerous examples that will resonate particularly well with paralegal students, offers an excellent choice for a comprehensive yet manageable introduction to the fundamentals of Real Estate and Property Law. ... Read more

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California Real Estate Law by Walter Roy Huber (Author), Kim Tyler (Author) covers all material in California Real Estate Law classes with special emphasis on California real estate laws. ... Read more