This is the most comprehensive prelicensing text in Florida. It is updated annually and reflects the most recent legislative changes in Florida. Written and researched by Linda Crawford, a resident of Florida who regularly attends Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) meetings, this new edition provides students with the latest developments in Florida real estate law and practice.IntroductionChapter 1: The Real Estate BusinessChapter 2: License Law and Qualifications for LicensureChapter 3: License Law AdministrationChapter 4: Brokerage Relationships and EthicsChapter 5: Real Estate Brokerage OperationsChapter 6: Complaints, Violations, and PenaltiesChapter 7: Federal and State Housing LawsChapter 8: Property Rights: Estates, Tenancies, and Multiple Ownership InterestsChapter 9: Titles, Deeds, and Ownership RestrictionsChapter 10: Legal DescriptionsChapter 11: Real Estate ContractsChapter 12: Real Estate FinanceChapter 13: The Mortgage MarketChapter 14: Computations and Title ClosingChapter 15: Estimating Real Property KnowledgeChapter 16: Product KnowledgeChapter 17: Real Estate Investment Analysis and Business Opportunity BrokerageChapter 18: Taxes Affecting Real EstateChapter 19: The Real Estate MarketChapter 20: Planning and ZoningAppendix A: Practice End-of-Course ExamAppendix B: List of AcronymsAppendix C: Know Your -ors and -eesAppendix D: Math FormulasAppendix E: Cross-Reference to Federal and Florida LawGlossaryIndex