REAL ESTATE COMPRISES MORE THAN HALF OF THE WORLD'S WEALTH and is an age-old means of creating household wealth; therefore, a sound understanding of its practices is an essential part of an individual or family's financial planning. In this comprehensive guide, professor of finance Barrett A. Slade, PhD, will teach you how to buy a home successfully and invest in real estate to create household wealth. Some of the topics covered include - Working successfully work with a mortgage lender. - Navigating the maze of financing options. - Finding a property and negotiating the acquisition. - Understanding the escrow, title, and closing processes. - Modeling investment financial analysis. - Exploring modern techniques for evaluating financial risk. - Performing deep analysis to make informed investment decisions. The world of real estate is complicated, but with these easy-to-understand explanations and professional tips, you will begin your investment journey with the ability to build your household wealth starting today.