This Florida real estate principles text provides up-to-date, state-specific information. Updated annually with the latest developments in Florida real estate law, this text should be a prelicensing staple for real estate students that effectively combines legal and practical aspects of Florida real estate laws and practices for prospectives salespersons.

This annually updated text has trained more real estate professionals in Florida than any other guide. It provides the most current information on Florida real estate laws and practices for prospective salespersons. Features expert coverage of agency law, Florida license law, and exam content. Key terms, core concepts and math examples are highlighted. Anyone in the real estate business in Florida needs this reference, as can anyone buying real estate in Florida.

First published in 1959, this premier real estate principles textbook has trained more real estate professionals than any other book. New to this second edition are: Learning Objectives and "Why Should I Learn About" concepts, WWWeb.Links to valuable sites, and a Math FAQs section. Contents of this book are as follows: * Preface * Acknowledgments * PART ONE - Principles * 1. Introduction to the Real Estate Business * 2. Real Property and the Law * 3. Concepts of Home Ownership * 4. Agency * 5. Real Estate Brokerage * 6. Listing Agreements and Buyer Representation * 7. Interests in Real Estate * 8. Forms of Real Estate Ownership * 9. Legal Descriptions * 10. Real Estate Taxes and Other Liens * 11. Real Estate Contracts * 12. Transfer of Title * 13. Title Records * 14. Real Estate Financing: Principles * 15. Real Estate Financing: Practice * 16. Leases * PART TWO - Practices * 17. Property Management * 18. Real Estate Appraisal * 19. Land-Use Controls and Property Development * 20. Fair Housing and Ethical Practices * 21. Environmental Issues and the Real Estate Transaction * 22. Closing the Real Estate Transaction * Appendix I: Introduction to Real Estate Investment * Appendix II: NAR Codes of Ethics * Sample Examination * Math FAQs * Glossary of Key Terms * Web Links * Answer Key * Index Comments: Marie Spodek, DREI, Professional Real Estate Services writes: "This book consistently meets the needs of three levels of students: For beginners, definitions; for intermediate users, application; and for advanced users, little known fact. Every time I pick up 'Big Yellow', I learn something new". Paul Boyter, CRS, GRI, McColly School of Real Estate: "If a student doesn't pass, it is because they didn't read the book. I think it is great".