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Clear, concise, and current, REAL ESTATE LAW, 9th Edition, combines practical legal examples with theory and case law to provide a comprehensive picture of the field. Rather than using a state-specific format, the book covers real estate law generally, offering discussions, short case summaries, longer teaching cases, exhibits, and practical applications that help you spot the issues, apply legal principles to realistic situations, and recognize when to consult an attorney. Coverage of ethical concerns and public policy matters helps you understand key issues relating to real estate law.

This treatise provides current, expert coverage on the law of mortgages, including the mortgagor-mortgagee relationship prior to foreclosure; mortgage substitutes; transfers by the mortgagor; transfers by the mortgagee; payment and prepayment; the foreclosure process; deficiency judgments and anti-deficiency regulation; priority issues; governmental intervention in the mortgage market; and financing real estate construction. The Sixth Edition provides a comprehensive update of relevant case law, legislation, and regulation since publication of the Fifth Edition in 2007.

This update includes: A thorough and up-to-date revision of the material on judicial and nonjudicial foreclosureNew material on “short sales” and “loss mitigation”A comprehensive revision of the material on securitization and the ownership, transfer, and enforcement of securitized mortgage loansA comprehensive revision of materials on governmental intervention in the mortgage market, including new material on the impacts of the Dodd-Frank ActDiscussion of recent cases and theories on the application of the “disparate impact” test in racially discriminatory mortgage lendingA thorough and functional restructuring of the material on bankruptcy law and its impact on mortgagees in Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13 proceedingsComprehensive discussion of recent judicial authority on priority issues Like the Fifth Edition, the Sixth Edition also comprehensively tracks judicial discussion and application of the principles in the Restatement (Third) of Property: Mortgages.

Master the essentials of real estate law and develop a strong understanding of the role of the real estate paralegal with this concise, yet comprehensive book. Taking a case-based approach, ESSENTIALS OF PRACTICAL REAL ESTATE LAW, 6e details the transactional aspects of the law needed to assist attorneys with closing real estate purchases, sales, and mortgage loans secured by real estate. Case summaries throughout give you a chance to practice your analytical skills and see how concepts are applied in practice.

In addition, each chapter includes practical assignments and a self-study examination, along with numerous forms and checklists, to ensure that you are well prepared to work as a professional in real estate. Offering up-to-date coverage of technology and the impact of the recent recession, this resource reflects the latest laws and regulations of the industry.