Gives a detailed explanation about what title insurance covers, for both the lender and the buyer of a home

Explains how a mortgage differs from other loans and defines key terms in a mortgage contract: down payment, interest rate, term, amortization, debt, and equity. Also explains how a house could appreciate in value.

Gives a brief look on how the home buying process works, from looking at your budget to closing

Looks at six different steps in the home selling process

Briefly describes the various milestones in buying a house: finding a real estate agent, getting preapproved for a mortgage loan from a lender, finding the home you want, making and accepting an offer, the escrow and inspection process, obtaining the mortgage

Looks at how a title company determines if there are any judgements, liens, boundary issues, and/or ownership issues with a property. Includes section on title insurance, vesting (who is ultimately the owner of the property), and lender's insurance policy

Looks at four different types of deeds: General, Specialty Warranty, Bargain and Sale, and Quit Claim

Explains the requirements that real estate brokers must follow, besides from having a real estate agent license

Talks about the ethical requirements that realtors must follow. Also talks about the MLS system that realtors use.

Looks at an example of the real estate appraisal process using the sales comparison approach