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Jack P. Friedman, Ph.D., MAI, CPA, CRE, ASA, Jack C. Harris, Ph.D., and Barry A. Diskin, Ph.D., MAI, CRE - All books by this author
Updated to reflect real estate market conditions in today’s post-subprime mortgage era, this comprehensive reference book covers virtually every aspect of buying and selling, understanding mortgages, analyzing real estate investment opportunities, getting and understanding appraisal reports, and more. The book’s main features include—
- A summary of federal legislation and regulations relating to real estate
- An overview and general description of careers in real estate
- A 400-plus-page real estate glossary with A-to-Z short-entry definitions of real estate terms, financing terms, house styles and parts, and real estate organizations
- An extensive set of tables that give readers monthly mortgage payment figures calculated across a wide range of annual interest rates
- Facsimile real estate forms and worksheets to familiarize potential buyers with the paperwork involved in getting a mortgage and purchasing real estate
. . . and much more
Here in one volume is a compendium of facts, figures, and general information that covers virtually every aspect of the contemporary real estate industry. Includes charts, tables, and line illustrations.
Table of Contents
PREFACE
- HOME BUYERS GUIDE
- HOME SELLERS GUIDE
- MEDIAN SALES PRICES OF EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY
HOMES 2000–2007
- ANALYZING REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
- FEDERAL LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS
AFFECTING REAL ESTATE
- CAREERS IN REAL ESTATE
- REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL AND APPRAISAL REVIEW
- GLOSSARY
- REAL ESTATE–RELATED WEB SITES
- TABLES
Monthly Amortizing Mortgage Payments
Loan Progress Tables (Remaining Balance per
$1,000 Original Loan)
Discount Point Tables (Effective Annual Interest Rates
on Loan Held to Maturity)
Graduated-Payment Mortgages (Monthly Payment per
$1,000 of Principal)
Depreciation Rates
The Tax Reform Act of 1986
Proration Percentages
- APPENDIX
Parts of a House
Abbreviations
Measurement Tables
English System
Metric System
Equivalents Between English and Metric Systems
Mathematical Formulas
Real Estate Forms and Worksheets
- INDEX
About The Authors:
Jack P. Friedman, Ph.D., MAI, CPA, CRE, ASA has written many books and articles on real estate and real estate financing. He is currently a real estate consultant and was formerly chair professor of the Real Estate Research Center and Department of Finance at Texas A&M University.
Jack C. Harris, Ph.D. is on the faculty of the Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. He is a research economist with an engineering and policy planning background.
Barry A. Diskin, Ph.D., MAI, CRE is a professor on the Real Estate Faculty, College of Business, Florida State University. He is also a real estate consultant active in both the public and private sectors.
(0764161105)
Hardcover w/jacket / 784 Pages / 6 x 9 / 2009
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