Subject: Real Estate Studies (REAL)

CRN: 42764

In Person | Lecture

Minneapolis: Schulze Hall 301

  Andy Babula

Explores the theories and practices of real estate with emphasis on the "why" and "how" of buying, financing, owning and selling real estate. Real estate brokerage, property management, mortgage finance, appraisal, investment and development are examined within a legal, economic and social context. Open to non-majors. Prerequisites: None

4 Credits

Subject: Real Estate Studies (REAL)

CRN: 42765

In Person | Lecture

Minneapolis: Schulze Hall 301

  Sam Newberg

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to evaluate the productive attributes of parcels of real estate as they relate to the demand for a particular use and the supply of competitive properties within a specified market. Focus is placed on the role of market analysis in real estate decision making and valuation. Students will learn the process of evaluative property analysis through the study of property productivity; demand for and supply of property; comparative analyses; and forecasting. Topics include the urban growth process; market conditions; market analysis; data collection; financing; governmental and legal considerations; and environmental issues. Prerequisites: REAL 200; DASC 120 or STAT 220 or DASC 112 or STAT 201 (may be taken concurrently); MATH 101 or 109 or 111 or 113 (may be taken concurrently); and Sophomore standing.

4 Credits

Subject: Real Estate Studies (REAL)

CRN: 42766

In Person | Lecture

Minneapolis: Schulze Hall 301

  Andy Babula

Examines mortgage, lease, contract and construction financing with related underwriting standards and analytical techniques. Integrates the role of banks, pension funds, insurance companies with government, secondary mortgage markets, and purpose, function and operation of the U.S. financial and federal reserve systems. Acquisition and disposition analysis of income producing real property including tax liability and strategy. Market, feasibility and income analysis integrated with profitability and rate of return measures pertaining to investments with optimal financing. Prerequisites: REAL 200; FINC 311 or FINC 321; CISC 200; MATH 101 or 109 or 111 or 113, and Sophomore standing.

4 Credits