BUSINESS 219 - Real Estate Law for the Paralegal

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

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Description:

This course is one of the requirements of Paralegal AAS program. It introduces the fundamentals of real estate law, with emphasis on Illinois law, and provides a basic understanding of the elements of the real estate industry. The course covers real property law, categories of ownership, legal descriptions, contracts, financial aspects, and special issues in real estate law. It examines the real estate transaction from the beginning of the process to the closing. It emphasizes the drafting of legal descriptions of property, preparing closing documentation and performing a title search. It also examines the role of the paralegal in a law office, financial institution, or title company. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Completion of Business 147 and Business 148 with a C grade or better. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

ccc.edu/colleges/wright/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(773) 777-7900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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