The objectives of this course also include learning about the following topics:

1. The federal and state fair lending laws.
2. The mortgage market in California.
3. Types of real estate loans, including governmental and non-governmental loans.
4. Police power, land use restrictions and other public controls.
5. Environmental issues and regulations in California.
6. National and California trade and professional organizations.
7. The differences between real and personal property.
8. California real estate contracts, including listing and purchase agreement specifics.
9. Voluntary and involuntary alienation.
10. Regulations for mobile home sales and mobile home parks in California.
11. FHA, VA, and Cal-Vet loans and the requirements for each.
12. Institutional and non-institutional lenders in California.
13. The methods of real estate appraisal and valuation.
14. The two California subdivision laws and the regulation of subdividers and developers in California.
15. Common interest developments in California.
16. Brokerage, including business opportunity and mineral, oil, and gas brokerage.