With an eye toward light-hearted humor, noted real estate attorney Hugh Fitzpatrick examines the real-world business challenges of real estate transactions and helps readers understand how to avoid potentially costly mistakes. The book reviews several of the author's personal experiences in real estate closings and details lessons he learned that have value for others in the industry. Whether you are a mortgage lender, real estate agent or involved in the legal process of closings, this book offers a brief and humorous look at the challenges you may face, and provides tips and lessons that will make for more successful transactions.