Test Drive—Nature and Cycle of California Real Estate Finance

Step One—Read a chapter in the California Real Estate Finance textbook. Make sure to do all the exercises included in the chapter.

Step Two—Review the important terms and related websites using the links below. Add these websites to your Bookmarks/Favorites lists for future reference.

Step Three—Answer the discussion question. Review other student responses.

Step Four—Take the Test Drive Quiz. We recommend that you retake the quiz until you receive a score of 100% before you proceed to the next lesson.


  Important Terms

•  allodial system
•  avulsion
•  bill-of-sale
•  bundle of rights
•  chattel
•  collateral
•  concurrent ownership
•  condemnation
•  condominium
•  deed
•  deed of trust
•  disintermediation
•  English Common Law
•  eminent domain
•  encumbrance
•  equitable title
•  fee simple absolute
•  FIRREA
•  freehold estate

•  hereditaments
•  hypothecation
•  land contract
•  leasehold estate
•  legal title
•  leverage
•  lien
•  mortgage
•  personal property
•  police powers
•  Roman Civil Law
•  real property
•  secondary mortgage market
•  security agreement
•  Tax Reform Act of '86
•  thrifts
•  time-sharing
•  trade fixture
•  zoning


  Web Resources

  Federal Housing Administration Website
  Department of Veterans Affairs Website


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Internet Companion to "California Real Estate Finance, 5th Edition" written by Minnie Lush and David Sirota

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