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Real Estate Overview

Guide created to support research in real estate at TCC

Off-campus access to library databases is limited to current TCC students, faculty, and staff only. Use your TCC email and password when prompted to log in. If you have problems accessing library resources, contact the library staff for help.

Books & More

Find & Access Books

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Did you know that current TCC students can request books from other TCC library locations to be sent to the TCC campus library of your choice for pick up? Not all items can be requested (for example, reference or reserve items). Know when your assignment is due, plan ahead, and start your research early to give yourself enough time to take advantage of this option!

Search the catalog

  1. Start on the TCC Libraries homepage
  2. Find TCC Library Catalog (box on left)
  3. Select "In the Library"
  4. Select your home campus (or leave as "Any Campus" to search all TCC library locations)
  5. Type what you are searching for in the search box (for example: book title, author, topic keywords) and click Search 
  6. Use the filters on the left to narrow down your results
  7. If the item is available, results will show where it is available at
    • If the item is at more than one campus you will see "and other locations" - click to open the item record to view all campus library locations for the item.

Find on the shelf

  1. Use the location information from the catalog record to help you locate the item in the library. 
  2. The information after the library name will tell you what section of the library the item is in.
    • If it says "Circulating Collection" these you can check out and take out of the library. You will find these on the shelves.
    • If it says "Library Reserves" these books will be held at the library's circulation desk. Most of these can only be checked out for use in the library for a couple of hours.
    • Other books may list something else (for example, "New Arrivals" or "Oversized"). Books may be on display or part of a specific collection.
  3. Look for signs on the ends of the shelves to find the shelf the book should be on, then match the call number listed in the catalog to the call number on the spine of the book to locate the item on the shelf.
  4. If you need help finding a book, stop by the reference desk in the library to get help from a librarian. 

Browse the shelves

For general browsing of our print collection for real estate-related topics, these Library of Congress call number sections might be of interest:

  • HD28-9999 Industries. Land use. Labor
    • HD1361-1395.5 Real estate business

Don't forget that the library has a large collection of eBooks available! 

Search the catalog

  1. Start on the TCC Libraries homepage
  2. Find TCC Library Catalog (box on left)
  3. Select "Ebooks"
  4. Type what you are searching for in the search box (for example: book title, author, topic keywords) and click Search 
  5. Use the filters on the left to narrow down your results

Access online

  1. After you have searched for and located an eBook in the library catalog, click on "Available Online" or the book title to open up the catalog record.
  2. Use the link(s) listed under View Online to access the eBook.

The library does not collect textbooks, however we may have a copy of your textbook if your instructor has placed one on reserve. Generally these can only be checked out for use in the library for a couple of hours. You can search our Course Reserves using the steps below. You can also stop by the library or chat with us online. We are always happy to check to see if we have a book available.

Search the catalog

  1. Start on the TCC Libraries homepage
  2. Find TCC Library Catalog (box on left)
  3. Select "Course Reserves"
  4. Type what you are searching for in the search box (for example: book title, course instructor name, course code).
  5. If the item is available, results will show where it is available at.
    • If the item is at more than one campus you will see "and other locations" - click to open the item record to view all campus library locations for the item.

Find in the library

Visit the library's circulation desk to check out books that are part of the Reserves collection.

To search for all books at the same time, regardless of format or location, use the All Collections option on the TCC Library Catalog search, and then limit your results to Books under Resource Type.

In addition to our databases and books, the library provides access to a variety of other materials. If searching the TCC Library Catalog, you can use the All Collections search option and then use the Resource Type limit under Filter Your Results to find a particular type of material.  


houseFor research on real estate-related topics, our databases, print books, eBooks, newspapers & magazines may be particularly relevant. The library also has resources available to support test preparation, professional development, and finding information about real estate-related careers. Explore these additional resources listed in the box below.  

Recently Added & Coming Soon

Real estate professionals: a practical career guide

Print Book

Welcome to the real estate field! If you are interested in a career in real estate, you've come to the right book. What exactly do these people do on the job every day? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Real estate agents Real estate brokers Real estate property managers Real estate transaction coordinators Showing assistants Real estate marketing specialists Real estate appraisers

Real Estate License Exams for Dummies

Print Book

Get ready to close on your new career as a real estate agent Real Estate License Exams For Dummies is packed with all the information you need to know to get your license and begin your lucrative and rewarding real estate career. With four practice tests and 525 flashcards online, you'll be well on your way to launching the real estate career of your dreams. Plus, there are more practice questions throughout each of the subject review sections in the book, so you can work through all the topics covered on the test. With real estate laws for all 50 states, this is your perfect study guide, no matter where you're planning to work. Learn the latest on real estate taxes, contracts, mortgage types, and beyond. Then, get test-day tips that will help you succeed. Real estate, here you come. Review everything you need to know to pass your real estate licensing exam Get proven study techniques and testing strategies to help you earn a high score Use flash cards, a glossary of terms, and online practice tests to prepare Learn about new fair housing initiatives and other changes in the market Looking to start or restart a career in real estate? Real Estate License Exams For Dummies is your guide.

The Unsold Mindset

Print Book

What if the greatest salespeople on the planet are the opposite of who you think they are Everyone sells, every day. It's why the most successful people are better than most at selling themselves, their ideas, or their products and services. Yet when people hear the word sales they think of an overly confident, articulate extrovert (at best) or a pushy, know-it-all huckster (at worst). Because of these misperceptions, when we find ourselves in a situation where we need to sell, we feel compelled to put on the persona of a "good salesperson." But there's a disconnect between who we think good salespeople are and who they actually are. In any room, they're not the most self-confident, they're the most self-aware. They're not the most sociable, they're the most socially aware. And they don't succeed in spite of obstacles, they succeed because of obstacles. Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown sought out some of the most successful people from all walks of life, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, doctors, trial lawyers, professional athletes, agents, military leaders, artists, engineers, and countless others in hopes of understanding why these people are so extraordinary. Colin and Garrett found that, as different as all these incredible people were, they all had an eerily similar approach to selling. It didn't matter if they were perceived as optimists or pessimists, logical or emotional, introverted or extroverted, jovial or stoic--they were all unsold on what it meant to sell and unsold on who people expected them to be. The Unsold Mindset reveals a counterintuitive approach not just to selling but to life. It's a journey toward an entirely new mindset--the greatest sellers on the planet aren't successful because of what they do, they're successful because of what they think. Being a good person and a good salesperson aren't mutually exclusive. The Unsold Mindset will change the way you think about selling and the way you think about yourself.

American Dreams, American Nightmares

eBook / Print Book

Two decades punctuated by the financial crisis of the Great Recession and the public health crisis of COVID-19 have powerfully reshaped housing in America. By integrating social, economic, intellectual, and cultural histories, this illuminating work shows how powerful forces have both reflected and catalyzed shifts in the way Americans conceptualize what a house is for, in an era that has laid bare the larger structures and inequities of the economy. Daniel Horowitz casts an expansive net over a wide range of materials and sources. He shows how journalists and anthropologists have explored the impact of global economic forces on housing while filmmakers have depicted the home as a theater where danger lurks as elites gamble with the fates of the less fortunate. Real estate workshops and popular TV networks like HGTV teach home buyers how to flip--or flop--while online platforms like Airbnb make it possible to play house in someone else's home. And as the COVID pandemic took hold, many who had never imagined living out every moment at home found themselves cocooned there thanks to corporations like Amazon, Zoom, and Netflix.

Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

Print Book

There's no place like home! Ready to say goodbye to your landlord? With help from Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home, you'll not only find the right house for you, you'll have fun doing it. Learn how to: * research the local market and listings * choose a house, condo, co-op, or townhouse * create a realistic budget * qualify for a loan you can truly afford * borrow a down payment from friends or family * protect yourself with inspections and insurance, and * negotiate and close the deal successfully. You'll find insights from numerous real estate professionals--agents, attorneys, mortgage specialists, a home inspector, and more. It's like having a team of experts by your side! Plus, read real-life stories of over 20 first-time homebuyers.

Yes to the City

eBook / Print Book

The exorbitant costs of urban housing and the widening gap in income inequality are fueling a combative new movement in cities around the world. A growing number of influential activists aren't waiting for new public housing to be built. Instead, they're calling for more construction and denser cities in order to increase affordability. Yes to the City offers an in-depth look at the 'Yes in My Backyard' (YIMBY) movement. From its origins in San Francisco to its current cadre of activists pushing for new apartment towers in places like Boulder, Austin, and London, Max Holleran explores how urban density, once maligned for its association with overpopulated slums, has become a rallying cry for millennial activists locked out of housing markets and unable to pay high rents. Holleran provides a detailed account of YIMBY activists campaigning for construction, new zoning rules, better public transit, and even candidates for local and state office. YIMBY groups draw together an unlikely coalition, from developers and real estate agents to environmentalists, and Holleran looks at the increasingly contentious battles between market-driven pragmatists and rent-control idealists. Arguing that advocates for more housing must carefully weigh their demands for supply with the continuing damage of gentrification, he shows that these individuals see high-density urbanism and walkable urban spaces as progressive statements about the kind of society they would like to create. Chronicling a major shift in housing activism during the past twenty years, Yes to the City considers how one movement has reframed conversations about urban growth.

Real Estate

eBook

Real Estate: The Basics provides an easy-to-read introduction to the core concepts of the industry to students new to the subject or professionals changing direction within the sector. The book encapsulates the key 'need to know' aspects of Real Estate including the 'language' of real estate; its value and contribution to countries' GDP; its primary purpose, whether as an asset or as a resource; valuation concepts; asset classes; basic concepts of land law, and of landlord and tenant law; the increased role and importance of sustainability and technology; and an overview of the wide range of professionals involved in the industry. Readers will come to appreciate how the different elements of the profession fit together, and the professional standards and practices that may apply. Real Estate: The Basics will be helpful reading for anyone thinking about studying Real Estate, Property, or other Built Environment topics. It could be used to teach across a wide variety of courses, to provide an aide memoire to those who are already working in the industry, and to give those who are responsible for appointing and monitoring real estate advisers a greater understanding of the workings of the real estate sector.

PSI National Real Estate License Exam Prep

Print Book (Reserves)

From Catalog Record: Contents: Introduction -- Everything you need to know about your exam -- Agent and principal relationships with third parties -- Everything you need to know about agency law -- Interests, estates, and ownership -- The purpose of fair housing laws -- Environmental laws -- Types of contracts -- Describing property and appraising it -- Understanding forms of real estate ownership -- Mortgages -- Leasing -- Transferring ownership: deeds and title closing -- Types of closing -- Taxes and monetary assessment -- Study tips for passing your real estate exam -- Practice tests 1-7 -- Conclusion.

Additional Resources

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In addition to providing access to information, the library provides study space and other general resources. Currently enrolled students can also check out devices. Refer to our Library 101 guide for more information on general resources available.  

Career & Professional Development - Databases

Career & Professional Development - eBooks / Print Books

These are just a few of the available titles. Search the library catalog to find more.

eBook Collections

Browse an eBook collection using the links below.
Refer to our databases listed by subject, under Electronic Books and Magazines, for all available collections.
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News & Magazines

These are just a few of the resources available. Refer to our databases listed by subject, under News and Controversial Issues or under Electronic Books and Magazines, for additional resources.
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Test Preparation - Databases

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Test Preparation - eBooks / Print Books

These are just a few of the available titles. Search the library catalog to find more.