The Department of Real Estate (DRE) publishes the Reference Book - A Real Estate Guide that broadly covers the financial, economic, and political aspects of real estate practice in California. Regulation of the real estate business and licensing of real estate brokers and salespersons are discussed.
Introduction
Chapter 1 - The State DRE
Chapter 2 - Real Estate License Examinations
Chapter 3 - Trade and Professional Associations
Chapter 4 - Property
Chapter 5 - Title to Real Property
Chapter 6 - Transfer of Interests in Real Property
Chapter 7 - Principle Instruments of Transfer
Chapter 8 - Escrow
Chapter 9 - Landlord and Tenant
Chapter 10 - Agency
Chapter 11 - Impact of the Penal Code
Chapter 12 - Real Estate Finance
Chapter 13 - Government Participation in RE Financing
Chapter 14 - Non-Mortgage Alternatives to RE Financing
Chapter 15 - Mortgage Loans
Chapter 16 - Real Estate Syndicates and Investment Trusts
Chapter 17 - Appraisal and Valuation
Chapter 18 - Taxation and Assessments
Chapter 19 - Subdivisions and Other Public Controls
Chapter 20 - Planning Zoning and Redevelopment
Chapter 21 - Brokerage
Chapter 22 - Contract Provisions and Disclosures in a Residential Transaction
Chapter 23 - Trust Funds
Chapter 24 - Property Management
Chapter 25 - Developers of Land and Buildings
Chapter 26 - Business Opportunities
Chapter 27 - Mineral Oil and Gas Brokerage
Chapter 28 - Tables Formulas and Measurements
Chapter 29 - Glossary