California Real Estate Principles

By Patrick J. Hogarty, MA

Education Business Investing Training Higher Education

What's California Real Estate Principles about?

Normally, this is the first course students will take to help them prepare for further studies in real estate. This is a fundamental real estate course covering the basic laws and principles of California real estate, and provides an understanding, background, and the terminology necessary for advanced study in specialized real estate courses.

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California Real Estate Principles episodes:

01.01.2010
Show 01
This was the first show for the class and provided an overview of the course.
01.01.2010
Show 03
This show completed the discussion of the three basic types of legal descriptions. The class discussion then moved on to an overview of estates, transfers and titles.
01.01.2010
Show 02
This show provided a brief overview of real estate and included and overview of the California Department of Real Estate, real property vs. personal property and the three basic types of legal descriptions.
01.01.2010
Show 04
This show continued the discussion of estates, transfers, and titles. Seven of the basic ways to transfer title were covered including a discussion of the differences between a Grant Deed and Quitclaim deed. Also, there was an extensive...
01.01.2010
Show 05
This show provided an overview of Landlord and Tenant and discussed different types of leases and rental agreements. Also, there was a detailed discussion of the different parts of the lease/rental agreement which emphasized the importance of real estate...
01.01.2010
Show 06
This show continued the discussion of Landlord and Tenant and covered the Tenant Rental Application and different ways a rental contract can be terminated. Also, there was a detailed discussion of the different parts of the Property Management Agreement...
01.01.2010
Show 07
This show provided an overview of both money type encumbrances i.e. mortgages, mechanic's liens, taxes, etc. and physical encumbrances i.e. easements, building restrictions, encroachments, etc.
01.01.2010
Show 08
This show continued the discussion of both money type encumbrances i.e. mortgages, mechanic's liens, taxes, etc. and physical encumbrances i.e. easements, building restrictions, encroachments, etc.
01.01.2010
Show 09
This show provided an overview of the requirements for obtaining a real estate salespersons or brokers license. Topics such as the difference between the 18 month conditional and four year renewable license were discussed.
01.01.2010
Show 10
This show continued the discussion of the requirements of obtaining a real estate salespersons or brokers license and moved into the topic continuing education. There was a discussion about that agents and brokers can sell businesses as part of...
01.01.2010
Show 11
This show provided an overview of Agency and Its Responsibility. There was a detailed discussion of agent, principal, and third party in a real estate transaction. Also, there was a discussion of the different types of listings and...
01.01.2010
Show 12
This show provided a review of the first portion of the course to help students to prepare for the first midterm exam. Topic discussed were Introduction to Real Estate, Estates, Transfers and Titles, Landlord and Tenant, Encumbrances and Licensing,...
01.01.2010
Show 13
This show continued the discussion of Agency and Its Responsibility. The responsibilities of seller and agent regarding the Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement were discussed. The importance of the Independent Contractor Agreement and making sure that the agent...
01.01.2010
Show 14
This show provided an overview of the different types contracts used in real estate and the importance knowing the details of each contract. The elements of a contract such as capacity, mutual consent, legality, consideration, and proper writing of...
01.01.2010
Show 15
This show continued the discussion of the Statute of Frauds. Eight different ways to discharge a contract were reviewed. Also, remedies for a breach of a contract. There was also a detailed discussion of the "Residential Purchase...
01.01.2010
Show 16
This show provided an overview of Escrow and Title Insurance. The sequence of steps in an escrow and who pays for the escrow and title fees. Finally, there was a detailed explanation of the Buyer and Seller Settlement...
01.01.2010
Show 17
This show continued the discussion Escrow and Title Insurance and stressed the importance of the real estate agent being present at the closing escrow appointment. There was a detailed discussion of the Preliminary Title Report and the Statement of...
01.01.2010
Show 18
This show provided an overview of Real Estate Finance and discussed different types of promissory notes and other types of financial terms. Also, there was a detailed discussion of the different types of clauses used in financial instruments.
01.01.2010
Show 19
This show continued a discussion of real estate financing programs. The show began with a discussion of interest only loans, loans with balloon payments, fully amortized loans and adjustable rate loans. Also, there was a discussion of mortgages...
01.01.2010
Show 20
This show provided an overview of Real Estate Financial Institutions and discussed economic cycles, The Federal Reserve and how it controls the money supply and how interest rates affect property values. Also, there was a discussion of shopping for...
01.01.2010
Show 21
This show continued a discussion of Real Estate Financial Institutions. The show opened with a discussion of the Uniform Residential Loan Application and the types of financial information required on the form. Next, there was a discussion of the...
01.01.2010
Show 22
This show provided an overview of the basic concepts of Real Estate Appraisal and discussed issues like the structure of the appraisal process, gathering the necessary data and factors that influence a property appraisal value. Also, there was a...
01.01.2010
Show 23
This show continued with the discussion of the basic concepts of Real Estate Appraisal and different types of property lots and how the shape, location, and design affect the property's value. Next, there was a discussion of why real...
01.01.2010
Show 24
This show provided an overview of the three approaches i.e. market, cost, and income to real estate appraisal. There was a detailed discussion of the market and cost approach methods used in real estate appraisal. Also, there was...
01.01.2010
Show 25
This show continued the discussion of the income approach to real estate appraisal. Also, there was a review of the educational and experience requirements for obtaining a real estate appraisal license.
01.01.2010
Show 26
This show began with a discussion of Subdivision and Government Control. Topics covered included police power, Subdivision Map Act, Subdivided Lands Act, Public Reports and Common Interest Developments.
01.01.2010
Show 27
This show continued the discussion of Subdivision and Government Control. Topics covered included environmental laws, planning commission, Master General Plan, zoning, variance, conditional use permit, and fair housing laws.
01.01.2010
Show 28
This show began with a discussion of Taxation of Real Estate. Topics covered Property Taxes, Documentary Transfer Tax and Special Assessments.
01.01.2010
Show 29
This show continued the discussion of Taxation of Real Estate. Topics covered included Property Tax Sales, Gift and Estate Taxes and Federal Taxes on the operation and sale of both personal and income producing investment properties.
01.01.2010
Show 30
This show began with a discussion of Real Estate Math and the need for real estate agents to really know how to quickly and accurately calculate financial and physical measurements for their clients. There was also an emphasis on...
01.01.2010
Show 31
This show continued the discussion of Real Estate Math and worked thru a series of different types of math problems that students may encounter both on the Department of Real Estate Examination and in daily real estate practice.
01.01.2010
Show 32
This shows guest was Leigh Rutledge who is the President of the Sacramento Association of Realtors (SAR) for 2006. During the show, Leigh discussed her real estate career, her duties as President of (SAR) and the functions of the...
12.31.2009
Show 32
This shows guest was Leigh Rutledge who is the President of the Sacramento Association of Realtors (SAR) for 2006. During the show, Leigh discussed her real estate career, her duties as President of (SAR) and the functions of the...
12.31.2009
Show 31
This show continued the discussion of Real Estate Math and worked thru a series of different types of math problems that students may encounter both on the Department of Real Estate Examination and in daily real estate practice.
12.31.2009
Show 30
This show began with a discussion of Real Estate Math and the need for real estate agents to really know how to quickly and accurately calculate financial and physical measurements for their clients. There was also an emphasis on...
12.31.2009
Show 29
This show continued the discussion of Taxation of Real Estate. Topics covered included Property Tax Sales, Gift and Estate Taxes and Federal Taxes on the operation and sale of both personal and income producing investment properties.
12.31.2009
Show 28
This show began with a discussion of Taxation of Real Estate. Topics covered Property Taxes, Documentary Transfer Tax and Special Assessments.
12.31.2009
Show 27
This show continued the discussion of Subdivision and Government Control. Topics covered included environmental laws, planning commission, Master General Plan, zoning, variance, conditional use permit, and fair housing laws.
12.31.2009
Show 26
This show began with a discussion of Subdivision and Government Control. Topics covered included police power, Subdivision Map Act, Subdivided Lands Act, Public Reports and Common Interest Developments.
12.31.2009
Show 25
This show continued the discussion of the income approach to real estate appraisal. Also, there was a review of the educational and experience requirements for obtaining a real estate appraisal license.
12.31.2009
Show 24
This show provided an overview of the three approaches i.e. market, cost, and income to real estate appraisal. There was a detailed discussion of the market and cost approach methods used in real estate appraisal. Also, there was...
12.31.2009
Show 23
This show continued with the discussion of the basic concepts of Real Estate Appraisal and different types of property lots and how the shape, location, and design affect the property's value. Next, there was a discussion of why real...
12.31.2009
Show 22
This show provided an overview of the basic concepts of Real Estate Appraisal and discussed issues like the structure of the appraisal process, gathering the necessary data and factors that influence a property appraisal value. Also, there was a...
12.31.2009
Show 21
This show continued a discussion of Real Estate Financial Institutions. The show opened with a discussion of the Uniform Residential Loan Application and the types of financial information required on the form. Next, there was a discussion of the...
12.31.2009
Show 20
This show provided an overview of Real Estate Financial Institutions and discussed economic cycles, The Federal Reserve and how it controls the money supply and how interest rates affect property values. Also, there was a discussion of shopping for...
12.31.2009
Show 19
This show continued a discussion of real estate financing programs. The show began with a discussion of interest only loans, loans with balloon payments, fully amortized loans and adjustable rate loans. Also, there was a discussion of mortgages...
12.31.2009
Show 18
This show provided an overview of Real Estate Finance and discussed different types of promissory notes and other types of financial terms. Also, there was a detailed discussion of the different types of clauses used in financial instruments.
12.31.2009
Show 17
This show continued the discussion Escrow and Title Insurance and stressed the importance of the real estate agent being present at the closing escrow appointment. There was a detailed discussion of the Preliminary Title Report and the Statement of...
12.31.2009
Show 16
This show provided an overview of Escrow and Title Insurance. The sequence of steps in an escrow and who pays for the escrow and title fees. Finally, there was a detailed explanation of the Buyer and Seller Settlement...
12.31.2009
Show 15
This show continued the discussion of the Statute of Frauds. Eight different ways to discharge a contract were reviewed. Also, remedies for a breach of a contract. There was also a detailed discussion of the "Residential Purchase...

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