Urban Housing Policy

Urban Housing Policy
Author: William G. Grigsby
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2012-06-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1412850584
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For as long as statistics record, housing conditions in the United States have been improving. Housing that only the rich once enjoyed is commonplace today; by today's standards, most of the population was ill-housed at the turn of the century. Amidst this rise, however, inadequate living accommodations for a portion of the population have stubbornly persisted. Many families endure housing deprivations that are severe, even with respect to the norms of earlier years. Development of housing policy requires a blending of technical data, theory, and political and ethical considerations. This study is organized, therefore, around a planning framework. Housing needs and objectives are specified; housing resources are identified; theories of the problem are explored; alternative strategies are reviewed; and one of several possible packages of programs is elaborated in detail. Particular emphasis is placed throughout on the multiplicity of housing and non-housing goals and programs, and on the variety of client groups, which must be taken into consideration in trying to evolve an appropriate role for the public sector in this area of social concern. Specifically, this work begins with a quick sketch of Baltimore and an examination of local problems and policies. This is followed by a description of the dimensions of housing needs. Another chapter studies the low-income market empirically from the perspective of the person whom poor families rely on for housing services—the landlord. An investigation on several theories of slums, decay, and housing abandonment is discussed, and the authors formulate a composite theory that serves as a foundation for policy decisions. The final set of chapters explores in greater detail technical aspects of the proposals contained in the text, and the concluding chapter investigates their political feasibility.

Massachusetts Real Estate

Massachusetts Real Estate
Author: Anita C. Hill
Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2001-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780793184378
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these prelicensing suppliments are the premier source for current and detailed information about state real estate license laws and regulations. Each text provides a comprehensive prelicense education package and is sold individually or in a set with one of the following best selling real estate principles products: "Modern Real Estate Practice, Real Estate Fundamentals" or, "Matering Real Estate Principles." Highlights include: * New state specific Statues and Rules references through out the text. * New World Wide Web Links for important Web sites with instant access to critical documents, forms, downloads, and the latest state rules and regulations. * New page references in answer key guide you to the material you need to know to master important information.

Principles of Real Estate Practice in Massachusetts

Principles of Real Estate Practice in Massachusetts
Author: Stephen Mettling
Publisher: Performance Programs Company
Total Pages: 604
Release: 2024-02-08
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1955919690
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Principles of Real Estate Practice in Massachusetts contains the essentials of the national and Massachusetts real estate law, principles, and practices necessary for basic competence as a real estate professional and as mandated by Massachusetts license law. It is based on our highly successful and popular national publication, Principles of Real Estate Practice, which is in use in real estate schools nationwide. The text is tailored to the needs of the pre-license student. It is designed to make it easy for students to learn the material and pass their real estate exam prepare students for numerous career applications stress practical, rather than theoretical, skills and knowledge. Principles of Real Estate Practice in Massachusetts is streamlined, direct and to-the-point. It includes multiple learning reinforcements. It has a student-oriented organization, both within each chapter and from chapter to chapter. Its examples and exercises are grounded in the authors' many years in real estate education. Table of Contents The Real Estate Business Rights in Real Estate Interests and Estates Ownership Encumbrances and Liens Transferring and Recording Title to Real Estate Leasing Essentials Land Use Planning and Control Legal Descriptions Fundamentals of Contract Law National Agency Listing Agreements: An Overview General Brokerage Practices Overview of Conveyance Contracts Real Estate Market Economics Appraising and Estimating Market Value Real Estate Finance Real Estate Investment Real Estate Taxation Professional Practices Closings Risk Management Property Management Real Estate Mathematics Massachusetts Licensing Regulation Requirements Governing Licensees Transaction-Related Issues Licensee Disclosures; Consumer Protection Massachusetts Agency Landlord-Tenant Relations Environmental Concerns & Hazards Housing Regulations Glossary of General Real Estate Terms Index For students looking for a Massachusetts exam prep book, we also sell Massachusetts Real Estate License Exam Prep.