Contemporary Real Estate Law - 4th Edition - C. Kerry Fields

Contemporary Real Estate Law 4th Edition C. Kerry Fields ISBN 9798894102931

Contemporary Real Estate Law, Fourth Edition provides comprehensive coverage of traditional real estate law topics while incorporating current and practical information essential for today’s real estate professionals. Designed for real estate practitioners, brokers, investors, developers, homeowners, and students, the text reflects the evolving and dynamic nature of the real estate field. The authors emphasize the legal principles that establish both the rights of the parties involved in real estate transactions and the corresponding duties those parties assume.

Written in an accessible style and supported by strong pedagogical features, this text is well suited for undergraduate students. Each chapter includes outlines, learning objectives, concept summaries, and opening scenarios designed to stimulate class discussion. Additional features include thoughtfully designed exercises, marginal definitions, bolded legal terms, and end-of-chapter key terms, problems, and assignments for review. The text incorporates the most relevant and up-to-date cases from courts across the United States, ensuring students engage with current legal developments. Practical exercises encourage the application of legal principles to real-world situations, while “Focus on Ethics” sections prompt consideration of ethical and managerial decision-making. Time-tested real estate forms and practice tips further enhance classroom discussion and practical understanding.

New to the Fourth Edition

• A new feature in every chapter, “AI in Action,” offering students opportunities to integrate artificial intelligence tools into practical assignments

• Updated cases, examples, figures, and forms throughout the text

Key Features

• Clear, logical organization divided into four instructional units:

  • Part I: Real Property Interests introduces the fundamental rights and interests that constitute real property, including possession and legal description.

  • Part II examines how real estate is purchased, financed, and conveyed.

  • Part III explores property ownership, operation, insurance, and transfer.

  • Part IV addresses specialized real estate topics, including zoning and land use, real estate taxation, construction law, bankruptcy issues related to real estate transactions and financing, and environmental law.

• Numerous case-based examples to reinforce application of legal principles

• Student-focused presentation that minimizes legal theory and emphasizes practical application in a logical, approachable manner

• “Management Applications” exercises that challenge students to apply the law to real-world scenarios

• “Focus on Ethics” sections that encourage reflection on ethical considerations in decision-making

• Real estate forms integrated throughout the chapters to promote discussion and practical learning

Contemporary Real Estate Law 4th Edition C. Kerry Fields ISBN 9798894102931, 979-8894102931 & 9798894102948

Authors
C. Kerry Fields
Kevin C. Fields