California Real Estate Principles [Paperback]

Dennis McKenzie (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0324142501 | ISBN-13: 978-0324142501 | Publication Date: December 1, 1998 | Edition: 6th

This comprehensive, detailed and substantive survey of basic real estate principles is the key to passing the California Real Estate Sales Exam. Designed in its entirety around the exam?s content, this book is easy-to understand, yet rigorous in its learning models to reinforce information necessary to pass the exam. Each chapter includes a summary, highlighted important terms/concepts, practical application questions and review questions to boost user comprehension and retention of material. A practice exam improves students? test-taking confidence by allowing a simulation of the actual test-taking experience.

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Provides a practical, accurate accounting of California real estate principles intended to prepare readers to pass the state real estate examination. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Key Benefit: Comprehensive, detailed, and substantive -- yet accessible -- this survey of basic real estate principles is designed to prepare readers for the California Real Estate Sales Exam -- and to provide consumer data for their own real estate use. Includes a complete 150-question practice final examination — with answers and test-taking hints -- similar in format and content to the actual exam. Key Topics: Covers topics such as Legal Description, Method of Acquiring Title, and Deeds; Estates and Methods of Holding Title; Encumbrances, Liens, and Homesteads; Real Estate Agency; Real Estate Contracts; Practical Real Estate Mathematics; Introduction to Real Estate Finance; Real Estate Lenders; FHA, VA, CAL-VET Loans, and the Secondary Mortgage Market; Real Estate Appraisal; The Role of Escrow and Title Insurance Companies; Landlord and Tenant Relations; Land-Use Planning, Subdivisions, and Other Public Controls; Introduction to Taxation; Single-Family Homes and Mobile Homes; and A Career in Real Estate. Incorporates up-to-date real estate finance changes. Discusses real estate applications of the 1997 Tax Payer's Relief Act. Provides the latest update on requirements for the real estate license in California. Market: For those preparing for the California Real Estate License Exam and for anyone interested in consumer data for their own real estate use. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 463 pages
• Publisher: International Thomson Publishing Services Ltd; 6th edition (December 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0324142501
• ISBN-13: 978-0324142501
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,823,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE required text for your CA Real Estate License, April 21, 2000

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Eric F Rivas (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: California Real Estate Principles (Paperback)

This book is the standard text for college level real estate course RE101. An excellent book with many walkthru examples to help understand difficult situations. GREAT BOOK!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Guide to California Real Estate, February 10, 2007

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John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: California Real Estate Principles (Paperback)

This book is designed to be useful in several different situations.

It's primary goal is to be used as a text and examination preparation guide for people wanting to become real estate agents and who are required to take a class before they take the examination. The book provides a strong basic understanding of the principles of California real estate. The end of the book has a 150 question examination that is similar in format and content to the state test.

Alternatively this book will also be useful to individuals who wish to become informed consumers and/or investors and desire to know more about the law and the processes that are applicable to California real estate.

This is the eighth edition of this book, as such it reflects recent changes in the law, as well as having corrected errors and points of confusion found in previous editions. This is a large book that completely covers the subject.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great starter's book for real estate., February 9, 2009

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Paul A. Martinez (Ontario, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: California Real Estate Principles (Paperback)

California Real Estate Principles is easy to read and straight forward. It is a great starter's book for real estate. The summarys and questions at the end of each chapter make it easy to review. The glossary and index at the end of the book are more than helpful.