Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals

Students and instructors both will appreciate this readable and realistic text:
- the author supplies an in-depth discussion of real estate law, combined with a solid foundation in the practicalities of daily legal work
- contains broad coverage of all the key topics paralegals need to know, including: the basic elements of real property, the different methods used to record and describe property, the methods used to transfer title, the rights associated with real estate ownership, the elements of real estate contracts, an extensive discussion of landlord/tenant law, deeds, mortgages, restrictions on land use, title insurance and title examinations, the closing process, and tax implications
- the emphasis throughout the book is on practical skills, using real-world examples to convey a true understanding of what it is like to be a paralegal working in this area
- the text is easy to read, has an engaging style, and uses numerous examples and illustrations to reveal the practical nature of real estate law
The text is packed with helpful teaching and learning aids:
- chapter objectives open each chapter
- "Issue at a Glance" boxes in each chapter summarize important legal concepts
- marginal definitions for rapid reference
- numerous figures, tables, and forms
- Case excerpts that discuss legal theory and practical applications
- "Skills You Need in the Real World" sections in each chapter that highlight particular paralegal skills
- web sites to assist students in gathering more information
- Key Terms, Review Questions, and Practical Applications exercises at the end of every chapter
- in addition, the well-developed Instructor's Manualincludes a test bank, lesson plans, suggested syllabi, web resources, and additional assignments to facilitate class preparation for instructors. PowerPoint slides are provided for each chapter