Bevans 9781543826883 Real Estate Property and Paralegal 6th Edition Instructions

Bevans 9781543826883 Real Estate Property and Paralegal 6th Edition

Specifications

• Product Name: Real Estate Law Textbook (Sixth Edition)
• Edition: Sixth
• Features: Chapter Objectives, Real Estate Basics at a Glance, Definitions, Examples, Annotated Documents, Ethics Discussions, Skills Development, Case Excerpts
• Designed for: Students studying real estate law

Product Usage Instructions

• Chapter Objectives
  Each chapter begins with clearly stated learning objectives to guide readers in their studies. Make sure to read and understand these objectives before diving into the chapter content.

• Real Estate Basics at a Glance
  Throughout each chapter, you will find small synopses of key issues discussed in the chapter. These summaries are placed near relevant content to help you grasp important concepts quickly.

• Definitions
  As you encounter new terms, refer to the on-the-spot definitions provided in the text. These definitions will help you understand the terminology used in real estate law.

• Examples
  Pay attention to the practical examples included in each chapter. These examples are meant to assist you in applying theoretical knowledge to real- world scenarios.

• Annotated Documents
  Explore the annotated documents provided in each chapter to see how legal concepts are applied in practice. These documents offer insight into the practical side of real estate law.

• Ethics Discussions
  Understand the ethical implications of real estate practices by engaging with the ethical discussions present in each chapter. Ethics play a crucial role in the legal field.

• Skills Development
  Focus on building practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge. The Skills section at the end of each chapter guides you on developing a comprehensive skill set for real-world applications.

• Case Excerpts
  Study the case excerpts included in each chapter to delve deeper into key points and stimulate classroom discussions. These cases are updated to reflect recent legal changes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: How can I access the additional materials mentioned in the Instructor’s Manual?
  A: The additional materials such as sample syllabi, lesson plans, and presentation suggestions are available online. Please refer to the Instructor’s Manual or the provided resources for access details.

• Q: Are there practice questions available for self-assessment?
  A: Yes, the book includes various types of questions like essay, fill in the blank, true/false, and multiple choice questions with answers in the Appendix for self-assessment and practice.

Preface

INTRODUCTION

• The sixth edition is a strong reworking of the previous edition, which was itself a major reworking of the base material. The fifth edition came in on the heels of the Great Recession and the dramatic changes to the real estate world that it ushered in. Dodd- Frank and other changes have now had time to become established procedure for borrowers and lenders. Under other circumstances, this sixth edition might simply be seen as a minor revision.
• Then the Great Pandemic hit. COVID- 19 and its variants have changed the world. This impact has been felt in every pocket of society, and it has had a dynamic impact on the day- to- day practice of real estate. From “parking lot” closings to Zoom conferences, real estate professionals of every type have had to adjust to new behaviors while waiting for society to return to normal. At the time of this writing, “normal” remains as elusive as ever. The pre- 2019 approach to the practice of law may never return. In acknowledging both th  large and small changes that the pandemic has brought on the practice of law, this edition has undergone major changes. Predictable, stable, and long-entrenched practices from inspecting a home to conducting a closing have all gone through dramatic changes.
• Among the new features of this text is a section directly addressing the impact that COVID- 19 has had on real estate law practice. Appropriately named “COVID- 19 Concerns,” this new element focuses on current and possible changes to real estate practice. In addition, the author has provided another new feature, “Real World Perspectives,” which provides the reader with interview excerpts from real estate paralegals, real estate brokers, and others on the practical aspects of real estate law, including the challenges brought on by mask mandates, nationwide moratoriums on evictions, and many other aspects. Case excerpts have also been updated to reflect new developments in many areas of real estate law.
• The author has updated the materials as much as possible, while continuing to lay a proper foundation in real estate law that covers topics as diverse as the basics of fee simple ownership, landlord- tenant law, restrictive covenants, closing procedures, and taxation, to name just a few.
• As in previous editions, the day-t o- day practice of law is never far from consideration of the material presented. The text continues to place a strong emphasis on practical applications of real estate law. The author has also extensively updated the graphs, exhibits, and other visual aids. The data show some interesting trends in home ownership, rental rates, and other aspects of real estate law. Ethical issues continue to be a paramount concern. The author emphasizes various ethical issues in every chap-ter. End- of- Chapter material has also changed, providing sample test questions for the  student, including essay, fill in the blank, true/ false, and multiple choice questions with the answers provided in the Appendix. There will also be substantial changes to the Instructor’s Manual by adding sample syllabi, lesson plans, presentation suggestions, expanded Power Point slides, and  suggested video clips available online. All of this is intended to help the instructor with as much ancillary materials as possible.

FEATURES

The book was designed with the reader in mind. The text presents the material in a variety of methods to tap into different learning styles. Many examples of actual documents are provided as figures throughout each chapter. In addition, various features lend a strong visual element to the text. The features found in the text include the following:

• Chapter Objectives
  Each chapter begins with clearly stated learning objectives to guide readers in their studies.

• Real Estate Basics at a Glance
  Scattered throughout each chapter are small synopses of issues discussed in the chapter. These synopses are positioned adjacent to the material under discussion, not only as a way of helping the reader synthesize important issues, but also as a visual marker for later study.

• Definitions
  As each new term is introduced, it is also defined for the student. These on- the- spot definitions provide a handy reference.

• Examples
  Each chapter contains not only discussions of the theoretical underpinnings of law, but also practical examples to assist the student in building the reasoning skills needed to succeed in the legal field.

• Annotated Documents
  In addition to the documents provided as figures throughout the text, each chapter contains one relevant annotated document to highlight the practical application of issues discussed in the chapter.

• Ethics
  Ethics is a vital component of any legal text, so the ethical implications of a real estate practice are emphasized in each chapter. In order to emphasize the important role that ethics plays in law, each chapter contains a separate ethical discussion.

• Skills You Need in the Real World
  The text places strong emphasis on balancing theoretical discussion with practical examples. This is readily apparent in the “Skills” section found at the conclusion of each chapter. Here, the author addresses how the student can build an entire skill set, from researching public records to drafting property descriptions.

• Case Excerpts
  Each chapter contains a case excerpt designed to emphasize some of the points raised in that chapter and to provide material for classroom discussions. These cases have been updated to reflect recent changes in the law since the publication of the first edition.

• Case Questions
  At the conclusion of each case are questions relevant to that case that spur class-room discussion and ask the student to relate the case to the material brought out in each chapter.

• Chapter Summary
  Each chapter contains a concise summary of the major issues discussed. This feature helps readers focus on the important points raised in the chapter.

• Review Questions
  Extensive review questions test the student’s comprehension of the issues under discussion. These review questions, coupled with the Discussion Questions, provide rich material for classroom discussions. Answers to these review questions are now provided in the Appendix, allowing students to compare their answers to the ones provided by the author.

• Applying What You Have Learned
  In this section, the reader is asked to apply the theoretical knowledge from the chapter to practical aspects of real estate law. These applications vary from pre-paring title examination documents, researching zoning regulations to creating drawings based on real estate property descriptions.

• Websites
  The Internet is becoming an increasingly vital link for students, and a list of web sites is included at the end of each chapter to assist students in gathering more information about the chapter topics. Web sites in each chapter focus on important real estate concepts or provide direct access to the amazing amount of detail currently provided about real estate topics, including access to public documents.

• Key Terms and Concepts
  A list of key terms and phrases used in each chapter assists the student in mastering the concepts presented.

• Tech Topic
  In addition to discussing the ever- expanding role of technology in real estate practice, the author has revised this feature to discuss new technology and the impact that it has had in many different areas of real estate law.

• Sample Quizzes in Different Formats
  The text has also been revised to include new sections with sample quizzes in several formats that allow students to check their progress in their comprehension of the materials. Answers to all these questions are provided in the Appendix.

• COVID- 19 Concerns
  Given the overall impact that the COVID- 19 pandemic has had on the world, it is little wonder that it would also have had a continuing impact on real estate law. Each chapter contains a separate section discussing the current and possible impacts of the global pandemic on diverse areas of real estate practice and law.

• Non- Gender Specific Language
  In recognition of the changing face of pronoun use and the impact that gender- specific language has on readers, the author has endeavored to avoid the use of gender specific pronouns whenever possible.

PEDAGOGY

The following features are included in the text to take advantage of different student learning styles:

• Learning objectives stated at the beginning of each chapter
• Terms and legal vocabulary in bold and defined immediately for the student; also listed in the Glossary for later reference
• Many different forms of visual aids that illustrate crucial points
• “Real World Perspectives” to allow the student to hear about various aspects of real estate law in the voices of the people who practice it
• Lesson plans in the instructor’s manual that provide alternative presentations of the material
• End- of-chapter questions, activities, and assignments to hone the student’s understanding
• End- of- chapter ethical discussion
• Websites for further research and/ or discussion

INSTRUCTOR’S MANUAL

The author has developed an extensive instructor’s manual to accompany the text. This instructor’s manual provides a wealth of resources for the instructor. The instructor’s manual and other ancillary materials are available to download at the companion web-site to accompany the text, at www.aspenlawschool.com/beans_realestate3.

• Suggested Syllabi
  Suggested syllabi are provided for various versions of an Introduction to Law course, including alternate syllabi for instructors who emphasize theoretical over practical, or practical over theoretical.

• Lesson Plans
  The author provides several different lesson plans to help instructors who must present introductory courses in 6- , 8- , 10- , 12- , or 16- week formats.

• Chapter Lecture Outline and Discussion
  Each chapter is outlined for the instructor and annotations are provided throughout the outline to provide additional discussion and classroom mate- rial for the instructor.

• Additional Web Resources
  The instructor’s manual also contains additional websites to provide other resources for classroom discussion and assignments.

• Additional Assignments
  In addition to the chapter review questions and discussion questions, the author also provides more assignments in the instructor’s manual.

• Answers to Review Questions and Discussion Questions
  The end- of- chapter review questions are answered in detail. The author also provides suggested answers for the discussion questions.

• Test Bank

  • The test bank includes a variety of test questions, including:
  • Essay Questions (five per chapter)
  • Short Answer (ten per chapter)
  • Multiple Choice (25 per chapter)
  • True- False (ten per chapter)

Additional Instructor’s Materials

1. Power Point Slides
   The author has prepared a PowerPoint® presentation for each chapter of the text.

2. Additional Cases
   Additional cases are provided for classroom discussion. These can be used in a variety of ways, including as lecture handouts and additional assignments.

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