Synopses & Reviews
This is a comprehensive, all-in-one text designed to be affordable, readable, and student-friendly. It is the ONLY text that covers all 3 basic subject areas (Law, Finance and Fundamentals), that is Oregon specific. This text was written with the assumption that the reader has no previous knowledge or background in real estate. It contains all the appropriate material for students to pass the Oregon state licensing examination and to become a successful practitioner.
Table of Contents
PART I. REAL ESTATE LAW. 1. Basic Real Estate Concepts. 2. Property Ownership and Interests. 3. Encumbrances, Government Restrictions, and Appurtenances. 4. Contract Law. 5. Transfer of Title to Real Property. 6. Landlord and Tenant (Leasehold Estates).7. Land Use Controls. PART II. REAL ESTATE FINANCE. 8. Real Estate Finance Principles. 9. Real Estate Finance Practices. 10. Property Valuation. 11. Federal Income Taxation of Real Estate. PART III. REAL ESTATE PRACTICES. 12. Brokerage and Agency. 13. Oregon Real Estate License Law. 14. Real Estate Contracts. 15. Fair Housing. 16. Property Management and Insurance. 17. Closing Real Estate Transactions. 18. Real Estate Math. Appendix A. Basic House Construction. Appendix B. A Guide to Common Real Estate Environmental Hazards. Appendix C. Oregon Land Use Goals. Appendix D. Preparing for Your Oregon Real Estate Exam. Appendix E. Practice Exam 1. Appendix F. Practice Exam 2. Answer Key. Glossary .Index.