Authoritative yet concise, Essentials of Real Estate Law, Second Edition, offers students a carefully crafted overview of real estate law. Within a helpful and logical framework, the authors walk the student through every step of the process of purchasing and managing both residential and commercial real estate. With a practical approach that features problems, chapter assignments, realistic examples, and sample forms, this text offers a real-world approach to the practice of real estate law. New to the Second Edition: Updated and expanded forms and charts included throughout the book New cases focus on current issues Updated examples and exercises Streamlined presentation makes the material more accessible and easier to teach New Applying the Law boxed feature focuses on practical, real-world skills Professors and students will benefit from: Well-written textual explanations Complete coverage of Real Estate Law Real property interests Purchasing, financing, and conveying real estate Owning and operating real estate Succinctly edited cases that give students the opportunity to read case law Stand-alone chapters that can be adapted to fit any syllabus Focus on Ethics text boxes that highlight the responsibilities of real estate professionals A wealth of teaching tools in every chapter Review Questions Learning Objectives Chapter Outlines Introductions Definitions of new terms in the margins Practical exercises and applying the law boxes
New Legal Environment of Business Text Designed for Today's Student The Contemporary Legal Environment of Business is the focused, direct, and practical treatment of business topics today's student needs. Experienced authors C. Kerry Fields and Kevin Fields offer a readable overview of key legal concepts grounded in the day-to-day application of the topics in the real world. With a blend of legal theory and practical applications, the book expertly covers issues important to today's business managers in an engaging and readable format. An accessible writing style combined with thoughtful pedagogy make this text ideal for undergraduate and graduate business students. Each chapter includes well-edited cases that highlight key legal concepts and integrate ethical considerations. Plentiful examples show students the practical applications of the law. Managerial Applications and thoughtful exercises encourage critical thinking. In addition, students will benefit from features such as chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms in bold and defined in the text, and concept summaries. Professors and student will benefit from: Practical approach of the book, written with the student in mind and keeping legal theory to a minimum. Introduces concepts in the context of actual business practice. Timely and sensible coverage of laws that address the expanding responsibilities of today's business leaders, including diversity, equity and inclusion issues in their many forms. Landmark as well as current cases, edited to give attention to the key points while using the actual language of the court in its decision. Ethics questions included throughout the text to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills. Ample exercises that offer opportunities for students to apply what they have learned.
??Thoroughly Revised Real Estate Text Designed for Today’s Student ?Contemporary Real Estate Law, Third Edition, contains all the traditional topics on real estate law as well as the fresh, current information needed by real estate practitioners, brokers, investors, developers, homeowners, and anyone interested in the dynamic field of real estate. The authors focus on teaching the legal principles that create both rights enjoyed and the corresponding duties imposed upon parties to a real estate transaction. ?The accessible writing style combined with thoughtful pedagogy makes this text ideal for undergraduate students. Features include chapter outlines, objectives, and concept summaries; opening scenarios to prompt class discussion; thoughtful exercises; marginal definitions; legal terms in the bolded text; and key terms, problems, and assignments at the end of each chapter for review. Contemporary Real Estate Law features the best and most current cases on each topic from courts across the United States. Exercises throughout the book challenge students to apply the law to real-world settings, and the “Focus on Ethics” sections highlight managerial decisions. Time-tested real estate forms and practice tips are provided to stimulate class discussion. The purchase of this ebook edition does not entitle you to receive access to the Connected eBook on CasebookConnect. You will need to purchase courseware to get access to the full experience including: lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities, plus an outline tool and other helpful resources. ??New to the Third Edition: ?Thoroughly updated, with current cases included in every chapter. ?Addition of more than 40 new charts, figures, forms, and exhibits to enhance student learning. ?The addition of practical management applications throughout the chapters to engage students in practical applications of the material. ?The addition of many new examples throughout the chapters. ? Professors and students will benefit from: Clear, logical organization, structured into four learning units. Part I, Real Property Interests, introduces students to real property, including the basic rights and interests constituting real property, how they can be possessed, and how those interests may be described. In Part II, students become familiar with how real estate is purchased, financed, and conveyed. Part III discusses how real property is owned, operated, insured, and conveyed. Part IV covers special real estate concepts, including zoning and land use; real estate taxation; construction law; bankruptcy aspects involved in real estate transactions and financing, and environmental law. Many case-based examples throughout the text ensure students can apply the principles they learn. Written with the student in mind, keeping legal theory to a minimum and introducing the practical applications of concepts in a logical manner. Exercises challenge students to apply the law to real-world situations. “Focus on Ethics” sections highlight managerial decisions.
The purchase of this ebook edition does not entitle you to receive access to the Connected eBook with Study Center on CasebookConnect. You will need to purchase courseware to get access to the full experience, including: lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities; practice questions; an outline tool and other helpful resources. Contemporary Business Law offers a focused, direct, and practical treatment of business topics written with today’s student in mind. Experienced authors C. Kerry Fields and Kevin Fields offer a readable overview of business law grounded in the day-to-day application of the topics in the real world. With a blend of legal theory and practical managerial applications, the book expertly covers all the key topics in an engaging and readable format. An accessible writing style combined with thoughtful pedagogy make this text ideal for undergraduate students. Each chapter includes well-edited cases that highlight key legal concepts and integrate ethical considerations. Plentiful examples show students the practical applications of the law. Managerial Applications and thoughtful exercises encourage critical thinking. In addition, students will benefit from features such as chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms in bold and defined in the text, concept summaries, and chapter summaries. Professors and student will benefit from: Coverage of all the substantive areas required for both a one- and two-semester business law curriculum. The book complies with AACSB accreditation standards. Ethics questions included throughout the text to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills. Practical approach of the book, written with the student in mind, keeping legal theory to a minimum and introducing concepts in the context of actual business practice. Excellent pedagogy and well-edited cases. Ample exercises that offer opportunities for students to apply what they have learned.
Contemporary Real Estate Law, Second Edition by C. Kerry Fields and Kevin C. Fields, contains all the traditional topics in real estate law as well as the fresh, current information needed by real estate practitioners, brokers, investors, developers, homeowners, and anyone interested in the dynamic field of real estate. The authors focus on teaching the legal principles that create both rights enjoyed and the corresponding duties imposed upon those parties under property law. The Second Edition features the best and most current cases on each topic from courts across the United States. Many case-based examples throughout the text ensure students can apply the principles they learn. Exercises throughout the book challenge students to apply the law to real world settings, and Focus on Ethics sections highlight managerial decisions. Time-tested real estate forms and practice tips are provided to stimulate class discussion. Key Features: Exercises that challenge students to apply the law to real world situations Connected Coursebook format that offers robust search and highlighting, interactive practice questions, outlining software and more An accessible writing style combined with thoughtful pedagogy New charts, figures and exhibits to accelerate student learning A new chapter on environmental law that discusses frequent environmental issues that are present in real estate transactions
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