In this skills training course, students will acquire a working knowledge of transactional and litigation issues that arise from the acquisition, ownership and encumbrance of real property. The course will focus on practical real estate related problems that students will encounter as new attorneys. Emphasis will be on Florida law. Topics include: financial analysis of real estate transactions; business entities used in real estate transactions; due diligence; real estate finance; condominiums; homeowner’s and community associations; title insurance; land trusts; construction law; surveys and legal descriptions; leasing; and foreclosure.