This book is a must-read for anyone interested in owning or leasing real estate in the US, covering the step-by-step process of buying real estate. It also presents topics involved in the typical buying transaction, and includes answers to common questions that arise in this field, as well as material on leasing. The book also offers a summary of important terms and phrases at the beginning of each topic, allowing the reader to learn the language of the business, and identifies learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter. In addition, it includes a useful glossary of terms at the end of the book, offering an essential reference tool, and provides review questions covering several points from the prior material to inform the reader if any skills need to be improved.