The final paper should demonstrate a basic understanding of ethics in real estate, legal aspects of real estate, financial aspects of real estate, real estate and the economy, and the real estate valuation process. This essay should demonstrate your understanding of the course concepts as well as the practical application of acquired knowledge in real estate. The focus of the final paper requires that you synthesize your learning and reflect in the context of the course outcomes.
Focus of the Final Paper
Submit an eight- to 10-page paper (not including the title and reference pages) on one of the nine topics listed below. You must integrate readings, class discussions, work/life experiences, and what you have learned about real estate principles.
Subprime lending
Appraisal industry
Mortgage industry
Land use in the United States
Property tax and the real estate market
Government mortgage programs (Fannie Mae; Freddie Mac; FHA; VA)
Real estate agent/brokers
Home mortgage lending
Taxes and real estate
The paper must address each of the following considerations and their impact on your chosen topic:
Describe the importance of ethics in real estate.
Discuss legal aspects in real estate including property rights.
Explain the financial aspects of real estate.
Evaluate real estate market dynamics.
Discuss the real estate valuation process.
Research
You must incorporate at least five scholarly sources; two sources must be journals, in addition to the text. You should consider using credible sources from the University of Arizona Global Campus Library databases that may support your writing.
The Nature of Real Estate final paper
Must be eight to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style (Links to an external site.) as outlined in the Writing Centers APA Formatting for Microsoft Word (Links to an external site.).
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of the paper in bold font
Space should be between title and the rest of the information on the title page.
Students name
Name of institution (University Name)
Course name and number
Instructors name
Due date
Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice (Links to an external site.) resource for additional guidance.
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusions (Links to an external site.) as well as Writing a Thesis Statement (Links to an external site.), refer to the Writing Center resources.
Must use at least five scholarly, peer-reviewed, or credible, professional sources in addition to the course text.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view this University of Arizona Global Campus Library Quick n Dirty (Links to an external site.) tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
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