California Real Estate Principles

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 different types of lenders and the roles they play in the mortgage market. Finally, lending corporations and the secondary mortgage market were covered.

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 discussion of different types of property lots affect the property's value.

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 estate professional need to know the structural components of a home. Finally, there was a discussion of The Basic Appraisal Principles e.g. supply and demand, change, conformity, etc. and how these economic concepts affect a property’s value.

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 a demonstration of the Marshall & Swift cost estimating web site.

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.

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.

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.

This show began with a discussion of Taxation of Real Estate. Topics covered Property Taxes, Documentary Transfer Tax and Special Assessments.

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.

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 how important it is to easily convey this information to their clients so they can better make financial decisions. Topics covered included area measurement, percentage problems, Huber’s Pyramid and principle and interest calculations.

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.

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 California Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. Also, she discussed what her recommendations were for buyers and sellers in today’s real estate market.