Modern Real Estate Practice in Texas

This is the most up-to-date Texas prelicensing book available. The content references all relevant bills from the Texas legislature and revisions to the Real Estate License Act. "In Practice" and "For Example" sections and margin notes clarify and emphasize real-life issues.Contents: Introduction to Modern Real Estate Practice - Real Property - The Real Estate Market - Concepts of Home Ownership - Real Estate Brokerage and the Law of Agency - Fair Housing Laws and Ethical Practices - Texas Real Estate License Act - Interests in Real Estate - How Home Ownership Is Held - Legal Descriptions - Real Estate Taxes and Other Liens - Real Estate Contracts - Listing Agreements - Real Estate Appraisal - Real Estate Financing Principles - Real Estate Financing Practice - Transfer of Title - Title Records - Real Estate Mathematics - Closing the Real Estate Transaction - Leases - Property Management - Control of Land Use and Green Initiatives - Real Estate Investment - Sample Exam - Glossary - Answer Key