Essentials of Practical Real Estate Law is the ideal book for teaching paralegals and future professionals all of the practical aspects of real estate law. Readers will learn from explanations, case summaries, checklists, tips and advice on how to best aid attorneys with such transactions as real estate closings, sales and mortgage loans secured by real estate. The discussions are primarily contained to residential real estate but the text includes a discussion of commercial real estate law and transactions, as well. A host of case summaries gives students the chance to test their knowledge and their ability to analyze case material, while giving them a sense for how legal principles play out in real life. For both study and reference, readers and paralegal assistants will greatly appreciate the inclusion of actual forms common to real estate transactions.