Real Estate Finance RE 007, Section 8167 (Online) February 9 – June 7, 2015

Instructor: Dr. Arnita Porter | PorterAE@wlac.edu | Office hours by appt (9 am - 2pm)

Course Description and Purpose Course Textbook Information In this course, forms and sources of financing property, construction and permanent financing are studied. The procedures for FHA, Cal Vet and VA financing, mortgage capital from savings and loan associations, commercial banks, insurance companies and other sources, junior mortgages, appraising for mortgages, loan ratios and leaseholds are also covered. Course Credit: 3 Units.

Real Estate Finance, 7th Edition Author: Walt Huber, Levin P. Messick. Publisher: Educational Textbook Company (ETC). ISBN 978-0-916772-48-2. Bookstore Ph: (310) 287-4560 http://onlinestore.wlac.edu

Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)

Course Overview, Requirements, and Expectations

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Spring 2015 Calendar, Course Objectives, Study Tips, Classroom and Social Media Info, and Teaching Philosophy.

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This course will provide students with information to develop real estate knowledge sufficient to pass the State of California Bureau of Real Estate Agent Licensing Examination, and will create a foundation for additional real estate study and personal development. This course will also achieve the following institutional Student Learning Outcomes:

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Ø Describe  and  explain  the  role  and  function  of  the  Federal  Reserve  System  

Ø Interpret  and  analyze  a  Uniform  Standard  Residential  Application  (1003)  

Ø List,  compare  and  contrast  conventional  and  government  loan  programs  

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ASSISTANCE: For Course Content Issues: Please contact me via the ETUDES site or at: PorterAE@wlac.edu. For Technical Support Issues: visit the Online Student Help Desk at http://www.wlac.edu/online/helpdesk.asp. Distance Learning Program Office: (310) 287-4305 Email: online@wlac.edu

Counseling Services and Programs: visit wlac.edu.

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ACCOMODATIONS: West DSPS Program If you have a documented disability and believe you may need accommodations with this class, please contact Supportive Services Located in HRLC 119 Ph: (310) 287-4450 DSPS will better ensure the accommodations you need are implemented in a timely fashion. http://www.wlac.edu/dsps

STUDENT SUCCESS

Online Access

This course is taught online using ETUDES (Easy To Use Distance Education Software). All assignments, quizzes, tests, and other materials will be posted in ETUDES. This course is supported by MAC and PC. Access to a computer with a reliable, stable Internet connection is required. Your course will not be accessible before February 10th. Please review the information on West Los Angeles College’s (WLAC) Distance Learning website at http://www.wlac.edu/online to find links to course information including required materials, login instructions, Technical Requirements and videos on How to Login, Navigate within Etudes, Read & Post in the Discussion area.

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Course Withdrawal

Assignments, Quizzes & Exams • Course  work  is  located  in  Etudes  

under  the  “Assignments,  Tests  and  Surveys”  tab.  

• 15  chapters  (one  chapter  per  week);  15  quizzes;  15  discussion  questions;  3  exams;  and  1  assignment/project.  

• Course  work  is    time  sensitive.    The  Etudes  system  does  not  accept  submissions  after  the  due  date.    Make-­‐up  exams  are  not  allowed.  

• All  course  work  must  be  completed  and  submitted  by  Sunday,  May  31,  2015.  

Course Withdrawal Procedure

Grading

Students may earn up to a total of 700 points. The final grade will be based upon the total number of points (out of 700) from exams, quizzes, assignments, and the project. Additional points may be earned from extra credit.

Discussion Questions = 150 points

Assignment/Project = 100 points

Quizzes = 150 points (Chapters 1 – 15)

Exam 1 = 100 points (Chapters 1 – 6)

Exam 2 = 100 points (Chapters 7 – 12)

Exam 3 = 100 points (Chapters 13 – 15)

The course grade will be based upon the following:

90% and over will earn a grade of “A” 80% to 89.9% will earn a grade of “B” 70% to 79.9% will earn a grade of “C” 60% to 69.9% will earn a grade of “D” 59.9% and below will earn a grade of “F”

A grade of “C” or better is required by the Bureau of Real Estate in order to take the State of California Bureau of Real Estate Examination for real estate licensing.

Attendance • Students  are  expected  to  

login  consistently  throughout  the  semester.      

• All  students  must  be  logged  in  by  Sunday,  February  15th.  

• Students  not  logged  in  by  Monday,  February  16th  will  be  excluded  from  the  course  and  might  not  be  reinstated.        

• A  student  who  does  not  regularly  login  and  does  not  complete  the  coursework  is  subject  to  being  dropped  from  the  course  or  receiving  an  “F.”      

• If  you  are  having  problems  with  the  course  material  or  class  participation,  please  contact  me  at  the  outset,  rather  than  waiting  until  an  assignment  is  due.    

If you intend to withdraw from the course, you must follow the proper procedure, in accordance with the  college  catalogue.    The  proper  form  must  be  filed  with  the  Office  of  Admissions  and  Records,  and  you  must  notify  me  in  writing  to  avoid  receiving  an  “F”  as  the  final  grade.     Failing  to  complete  the  course  and  officially  dropping  the  class  may  result  in  you  receiving  an  “F”  on  your  permanent  records.

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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to…

A. Define mortgage terms and explain the history of real estate finance. B. Employ vocabulary and terminology specific to the field of Real Estate

Finance C. Identify financing terms, documents, forms and sources for financing

property D. Identify and articulate distinctions between FHA, Cal Vet, VA loans ,

primary and secondary markets, and mortgage products. E. Identify procedures for securing financing for home, commercial and

investment properties. F. Utilize computers, the internet and social media to for research,

marketing and expanding clientele. G. Demonstrate knowledge of leasehold estates H. Identify federal and state laws that influence and impact the market. I. Identify ethical laws, policies, guidelines and standards adhered to within

the industry

Spring 2015: Traditional Semester SESSION PERIOD Feb 9 - June 7, 2015 Special Registration Hours Feb 2 - Feb 20 Mon - Thur: 8:30am - 7:00pm

Fri: 8:30am - 2:00pm Monday - Friday CLASSES Begin Mon, Feb 9 Saturday CLASSES Begin Sat, Feb 21 FINALS (pdf schedule) JUNE 1 - JUNE 7 LAST DAY TO Regency / Third Attempt Petitions Fri, Jan 23 Add/Audit Traditional Classes Online: Feb 8

In-person: Feb 20 Drop a Class with a refund/no fee owed Feb 20 Drop a Class w/o a "W" Feb 20

Drop w/ a W May 8 File Pass / No Pass Feb 20 GRADUATION PETITION ACCEPTED Nov 17 - April 24

GRADUATION CEREMONY June 9 (tentative

CAMPUS CLOSED Presidents' Day: Feb 13-16 Cesar Chavez Day: Mar 31

Spring Break: Apr 4 - April 10 Memorial Day: May 25

Course Objectives

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Thanks for being here…

Each semester is different and equally exciting. Students from various backgrounds and disciplines have different reasons for taking this course. Some are just curious about the market, some are at the beginning stages of careers, and some of you may be licensed real estate professionals with real world experience. I’m here because I enjoy sharing information, exchanging ideas and assisting students with reaching personal, educational and professional goals. I believe learning should extend beyond the classroom. Our textbook will be used as a guide, however, we’ll reach beyond the textbook for articles, online publications, books, videos and other content to broaden our horizons. Securities, economics, risk management, valuation, property rights, mortgages, loans, investment properties, legal issues, ethics, and public policy…all important topics worthy of discussion because of how they directly impact our daily lives. Whatever your reason for taking this class, I’m glad you’re here. Welcome to Real Estate Finance! ~ AP

THANKS FOR BEING HERE…

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