Essentials Of Real Estate Economics

Completely updaetd and one of the most direct and practical approaches to presenting the factors that cause real estate value to change. McKenzie and Betts have updated the fourth edition while adding graphics and coverage of contemporary topics. This text works well for individuals with little or no background in formal economics providing current information needed for a successful course in real estate economics for real estate agents, appraisers, and investors.

Through a direct and practical approach, this text presents the current economic factors that affect the real estate market and cause real estate values to change. Case & Point features throughout provide thought-provoking application of concepts and help generate discussion. No formal background in economics is required for both salesperson and broker candidates to gain a solid understanding of economic and finance principles that are fundamental to achieving success in the real estate field.

This book fills a gap in the existing resources available to students and professionals requiring an academically rigorous, but practically orientated source of knowledge about real estate finance. Written by a bank vice-president who for many years has practiced as a commercial lender and who teaches real estate investment at university level, and an academic whose area of study is finance and particularly valuation, this book will lead readers to truly understand the fundamentals of making a sound real estate investment decision. The focus is primarily on the valuation of leased properties such as apartment buildings, office buildings, retail centers, and warehouse space, rather than on owner occupied residential property.