Presented in a direct, practical manner, this text focuses on the factors that cause real estate values to change. It is ideal for students with no formal math or economics background. Applications to the real estate market are non-quantitative.

FULLY UPDATED! This comprehensive, detailed and substantive survey of basic real estate principles is the key to passing the California Real Estate Sales Exam. Designed in its entirety around the exam's content, this book is easy-to understand, yet rigorous in its learning models to reinforce information necessary to pass the exam. Each chapter includes a summary, highlighted important terms/concepts, practical application questions and review questions to boost user comprehension and retention of material. A practice exam improves students? test-taking confidence by allowing a simulation of the actual test-taking experience.