Introduce students to the role of today's real estate paralegal and the intricacies of real estate law and transactions with Hinkel's PRACTICAL REAL ESTATE LAW, 8E. This comprehensive resource clarifies the complexities of real estate law and legal principles using practical applications, case examples and actual examples of current real estate legal forms. Updates detail the latest rulings and industry regulations, while case summaries illustrate legal principles in action. New case problems and assignments provide practice in reading and analyzing material. Meaningful discussions, checklists and illustrated forms guide students through contemporary real estate practice while emphasizing ethics. Students examine all areas of transactional real estate--from real estate contracts and brokerage relationships to surveys, title insurance, taxation and real estate finances that relate to residential and commercial processes throughout the United States.