Real Estate Transactions

In this basic course in conveyancing and transactional analysis of interests in real estate, topics include real estate brokers and the sales transaction; defects in title; options, contracts, and deeds; mortgages and other liens on real estate; mortgage default and foreclosure; the operation of the recording system, including title assurance and title insurance; warranties involved in the land sale transaction; and real estate settlement procedures. Students build on concepts introduced in basic property and civil procedure courses and develop a specialized knowledge of real estate remedies. Working with statutes, cases, and model documents, students enhance their understanding of the law, sharpen their lawyering skills, and are introduced to the special ethical considerations in this area by participating in a simulated real estate closing.

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