Real estate is a major component of household wealth.
This course surveys the fundamentals of real estate from a personal investment perspective . Class topics include Concepts of Home Ownership, Real Estate Law, Brokerage, Fair Housing, Conveyance, Leasing, and Valuation. Additionally, students will study the Land Use Permitting process and Environmental Issues associated with housing, and will learn how to apply financial concepts to home buying decisions. This course will be delivered in an on-line format. Students will access all class content, including lectures notes, discussions, and quizzes, asynchronously via the internet.