Friedman, a real estate consultant who formerly taught at Texas A&M U., et al. provide a handbook for real estate professionals that includes an extensive dictionary of commercial and residential real estate terms, forms, worksheets, a list of organizations and websites, a list of agencies, information on mortgages and tax laws, advice for buyers and sellers, an overview of zoning regulations, and mortgage payment and other tables. It also details how to analyze investment opportunities and lists median sales prices of homes in cities in the US from 2000 to 2007. This edition has been updated to reflect current market conditions and explains techniques, careers, and government regulations. Sections for sellers and homebuyers have been updated, and a section on appraisal and appraisal review has been added. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)