Real Estate Principles for the New Economy
Author: Norman G Miller
More than ever, today's economy is in constant evolution -- continually creating new challenges and new opportunities. Real Estate Principles for the New Economy reflects on this new perspective in both the real estate industry and academic world along with the value of new economic possibilities brought about by the ever-changing information technology revolution. Miller/Geltner apply the implications of technology on both the specializations within the real estate industry and various property types. While the text covers fundamentals necessary to understand today's economy, the supplemental CD provides professional-grade spreadsheets and tools that allow you to practice these fundamentals. Together, this learning package integrates the developments in the field of financial economics that have become basic to the understanding of, and professional practice within, the real estate field.This book provides new global perspectives that enable you to become sensitive to cultural differences that may influence business decisions, risk management and negotiation strategies -- preparing you for doing business in "the new economy."
Table of Contents:
I. INTRODUCTION TO REAL ESTATE MARKETS.1. Real Estate and Career Planning.
2. What Drives Real Estate Markets?
3. Central Cities and Regional Market Analysis.
4. Urban Land Values, Transportation Costs Impact and the Urban Form.
II. FOCUSING ON PROPERTY MARKETS BY TYPE.
5. Residential Single Family Market Analysis.
6. Office and Industrial Property.
III. LEGAL AND REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT.
7. Real Estate Property Rights, Fixtures and Ownership.
8. Contracts, Transferring Real Property Interests, and Leases.
9. Negotiation, Ethics and Risk Management in the Contracting Process.
10. Land Use Controls and Property Taxes.
IV. REAL ESTATE FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT ANALYSIS.
11. Introduction to Investment Concepts.
12. Value Theory, Highest and Best Use Analysis and the Cost Approach. Note: Extra Material on the Appraisal Industry on CD.
13. The Market Approach to Value.
14. Cash Flow Analysis. Note: Excel Spreadsheet for Cash Flow Analysis on CD.
15. Valuation Analysis: Income Discounting, Cap Rates and DCF Analysis.
16. Risk Analysis, Leverage and Due Diligence.
17. An Introduction to the Process of Real Estate Finance.
18. Real Estate Finance Tools: Present Value and Mortgage Mathematics. Note: Extra Mortgage Problems and Solutions on CD.
19. Residential Real Estate Finance: Mortgage Choices, Pricing and Risks.
20. Commercial Real Estate Finance.
21. Institutional Investment and REITs.
V. REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE, LEASING, DEVELOPMENT AND TRENDS.
22. Residential Brokerage.
23. Commercial Brokerage and Leasing.
24. Real EstateDevelopment and Property Trends. Appendix. Glossary. Index. CD TABLE OF CONTENTS: Brief Outline PowerPoint Files By Chapter. End of
Chapter Questions and Answers: Separate files including extra mortgage math problems and solutions. Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets. Web Resources: Includes career assistance, trade associations, green design, sustainable development, terrorism and more. Supplemental Material. Profiles of Professionals and Advice to Students. Supplemental Chapter on Airports and Mixed Use Property. Supplemental Chapter on Development and Construction Finance. Supplemental Chapter on Site Analysis and GIS. Supplemental Chapter on Corporate Real Estate. Supplemental Chapter on Lodging and Convention Centers. Supplemental Chapter on Parking Facilities. Supplemental Chapter on Property Management. Supplemental Chapter on Recreation and Entertainment Property. Supplemental Chapter on Retail Property Analysis. Supplemental Chapter on the Appraisal Industry.
Quality Control
Author: Dale H Besterfield
Quality Control, Eighth Edition takes a practical approach to providing a fundamental yet comprehensive coverage of statistical quality control concepts. This text presents readers with a sufficient amount of theory to ensure a sound understanding of the basic principles of quality control. Probability and statistical techniques are presented through the use of simple mathematics, as well as with tables and charts.
This text is designed to be used in an introductory course in the quality field. It provides the prerequisite foundation necessary for an advanced course in experimental design.
Key features of this edition:
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Objectives in each chapter
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Statistical information added to six sigma
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New information on sample size and confidence limits
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A new section on test design with footnotes directing the reader to advanced material
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Numerous figures and tables to help clarify and reinforce concepts presented
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A CD-ROM of Excel spreadsheet files for use in solving many chapter problems
Booknews
A book/CD-ROM text for technology students, combining theory and practice to provide coverage of quality control concepts. Probability and statistical techniques are presented through simple mathematics and tables and charts. The CD-ROM contains Excel spreadsheet files for use in solving most chapter problems. This edition is reorganized to emphasize Total Quality Management, and contains increased material on ISO 9000-2000, ISO 14000, and FMEA. The author is affiliated with Southern Illinois University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
1 comment:
What I'm noticing is that no one seems to be willing to say real estate is a bad investment! Too many are itching to buy. Thus... We seem to be getting further from capitulation.
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