Encyclopedia of Real Estate Terms: Based on American & English Practice [Hardcover]

Damien Abbott (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0966894685 | ISBN-13: 978-0966894684 | Publication Date: June 2000 | Edition: 2

The 1,472 page ENCYCLOPEDIA OF REAL ESTATE TERMS is the MOST COMPREHENSIVE single-volume reference book on real estate terminology. It provides real estate definitions and explains in detail the meaning and significance of over 9,000 TERMS. The Encyclopedia is based on American and English practice, as well as terms from the civil law, Scots and French law.

The ENCYCLOPEDIA contains over 6,000 citations (cases, statutes and other authorities) and is supplemented by more than 5,000 bibliographical references, most of which are referenced by page or paragraph number. The cross-referencing system, which extends to over 30,000 entries, provides an exhaustive thesaurus of real estate terminology.

Based on every aspect of the real estate (appraisal, economics, finance, insurance, investment, law, taxation, urban planning and real estate management) the Second Edition of the Encyclopedia of Real Estate Terms is an essential reference guide for any real estate professional (attorneys, investors, appraisers, accountants, managers, teachers and students).

In addition, there is a separate BIBLIOGRAPHY of over 900 books and a description of over 50 National and International Real Estate Associations, with web addresses.

Exhaustive research into legal and financial materials makes this book unique.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Abbott, a real estate specialist who heads his own consultant firm, presents a well-documented guide to the meaning, use, and significance of over 8000 real estate words and phrases. Definitions are generally longer than in other sources, e.g., Jae K. Shim's Dictionary of Real Estate (Wiley, 1995), and range in length from short phrases to, for example, three pages of specialized definitions for the term "easement." Typical definitions may include synonyms, See Also and cross references, citations to sources, corresponding terms used in other countries, and the bolding of words defined elsewhere. Definitions may also demonstrate the term's evolution and current usage, clarifying similarities and differences in how terms are used in different jurisdictions. The work reflects predominantly North American usage but considers material from France and Commonwealth countries, particularly for legal cases emanating from English common law. Also included are a user's guide and several useful appendixes, e.g., listings of organizations and professional associations and an extensive bibliography divided by country, and there are some reproductions and extracts from various legal codes and authoritative texts. Given its wide-ranging coverage, this work will find application in such fields as economics, insurance, taxation, and urban planning in addition to real estate management, and it will be of reference value to students, faculty, and specialists. For academic and large public libraries.DStanley P. Hodge, Ball State Univ., Muncie, IN
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"A comprehensive and easy-to-read reference of real estate law and practice terms." -- Property & Probate, September/October 2002

"Every academic institution and major property organization should have a copy." -- Property Management, Vol 19 I 2001

"Invaluable single-volume reference for students and professionals. Indispensable, core title addition to academic and professional real estate library reference collections." -- Mid-West Book Review, December 2000

"Looks set to be the authoritative work on this area of the law ... an indispensable reference text." -- New Zealand Law Journal, February 2001

"Recommended for all libraries." -- Choice, December 2000

"This is a reference work that would make a worthwhile addition to the library of anyone." -- McGill Law Journal, August 2001

"This is a splendid piece of work and worth every penny of its cost. It is a "must" ...". -- The Law Teacher, vol 38, no. 3, 2004

"Well designed and produced and sturdily and attractively bound ... a very good reference book indeed." -- Reference Reviews, Vol 15, 2001

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1472 pages
• Publisher: Delta Alpha Pub; 2 edition (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966894685
• ISBN-13: 978-0966894684
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.9 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,981,063 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable single-volume reference, February 10, 2001

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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Real Estate Terms: Based on American & English Practice (Hardcover)

Now in an updated and expanded second edition, the Encyclopedia Of Real Estate Terms is an invaluable single-volume reference for students and professionals on real estate terminology. This 1,472-page compendium defines more than 8,000 terms based on American and English real estate practice, as well as terms from civil law, Scots and French law. With more than 11,000 references (including more than 3900 cases, 2100 statutory or code references, and 4750 bibliographical references) Encyclopedia Of Real Estate Terms is enhanced with an exhaustive cross-referencing system extending to over 30,000 entries and a Bibliography of over 900 books, as well as information on more than 55 real estate associations. Encyclopedia Of Real Estate Terms is an indispensable, core title addition to academic and professional real estate library reference collections.