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Community Associations Institute.

a 1-story, small, compact early twentieth-century house.

a post-World War II style, 1-story ground-hugging house with a low, pitched roof.

clauses in a loan that give the lender their right to accelerate the debt upon the occurrence of a specific event or date.

a contract provision that gives the right to terminate obligations upon the occurrence of specified conditions or events.

in adjustable rate mortgages, a limit placed on adjustments to protect the borrower from large increases in the interest rate or the payment level.

same as capitalization rate.
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one of the requirements for a valid contract. Parties with less than full capacity include minors, the mentally insane, and those who are intoxicated.

an early-American-style 1-story compact house that is small and symmetrical with a central entrance. The roof is the steep gable type covered with shingles. The authentic types have low central chimneys, but end chimneys are very common in the new versions. Bedrooms on the first floor. The attic may be finished into additional bed- rooms and a bath. A vine-covered picket fence is traditional.

an asset defined in Section 1221 of the Internal Revenue Code that once received favorable tax treatment upon sale. Excludes inventory, property held for resale, property used in a trade or business, copyrights in certain instances, and certain U.S. government obligations.

additional money to be invested by equity owners to fund deficits in construction costs or operating costs.

an improvement (as distinguished from a repair) that will have a life of more than one year. Capital expenditures are generally depreciated over their useful life, as distinguished from repairs, which are subtracted from income of the current year.

gain on the sale of a capital asset In 1991 and thereafter, the maximum individual tax rate on capital gains is 28%. There are limits on the deduction of capital losses against ordinary income.

same as capital expenditure.
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loss from the sale of a capital asset.

1. in finance, a process whereby anticipated future income is converted to one lump sum capital value. A capitalization rate is divided into the expected periodic income to derive a capital value for the expected income. Sum of interest rate and recapture rate.

a rate of return used to derive the capital value of an income stream. The formula is Value = annual income capitalization rate

1. to estimate the present lump sum value of an income stream. 2. to set up the cost of an asset on financial records.

the value estimated by converting an income stream into a lump sum amount.

the sales or leasing rate of a real estate development compared to the sales or leasing rate of all developments in the market area.

expenses necessary for holding property, such as taxes and interest on idle property or property under construction.
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in a tax-deferred exchange, the adjusted tax basis of the property surrendered that is used to determine the tax basis of the property acquired. See basis (tax).

the conversion of the price of property that sold with either favorable or unfavorable financing into the price the property would have sold for had the seller accepted all cash in the transaction.

periodic amounts available to an equity investor after deducting all periodic cash payments from rental income.

a method of accounting based on cash receipts and disbursements. Contrast accrual method.

same as cash flow.

same as equity dividend rate.

"let the buyer beware." The buyer must examine the goods or property and buy at his own risk, except for latent defects.
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central business district.

Certified Commercial Investment Member, a professional designation of the Realtors National Market Institute (RNMI).

certificate of deposit.

the downtown section of a city, generally consisting of retail, office, hotel, entertainment, and governmental land uses with some high density housing.

a type of savings account and that carries a specified minimum deposit and term and generally provides a higher yield than passbook-type savings accounts.

issued by the Veterans Administration to those who qualify for a VA loan.

a document issued by an insurance company to verify the coverage.
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same as estoppel certificate.

a document issued by a local government to a developer permitting the structure to be occupied by members of the public. Issuance of the certificate generally indicates that the building is in compliance with public health and building codes.

a document issued by the Veteran's Administration, based on an approved appraisal. Establishes a ceiling on the maximum VA mortgage loan principal.

an opinion rendered by an attorney as to the status of title to a property, according to the public records.

a designation awarded by the Realtors National Marketing Institute, which is affiliated with the National Association of Realtors Address: Realtors National Marketing institute 430 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 6061 1

one qualified to appraise any property, under the appraiser certification law recently adopted by most states. Usually requires at least two years of general appraisal experience, 150 hours of education, and passing a state examination.

a professional awarded to real estate managers by the Institute of designation Real- Estate Management, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. Address: Institute of Real Estate Management 430 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 6061 1
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one qualified to appraise residences and up to 4 units of housing, under appraiser certification law. Standards call for less education, less experience, and less comprehensive exam than for General Certification.

a designation awarded by the Realtors National Marketing Institute, which is affiliated with the National Association of Realtors.

a professional designation awarded by the Realtors National Marketing Institute, based on education and experience in residential sales. Candidates must hold the GRI designation.

a linear unit of land measurement used in surveying: 66 feet in length. Each chain consists of 100 links.

a history of conveyances and encumbrances affecting a title from the time that the original patent was granted, or as far back as records are available. See abstract of title, certificate of title.

personal property. Anything owned and tangible, other than real estate.

a pledge of personal property as security for a debt. CLEAR TITLE a marketable title; one free of clouds and disputed interests.
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the one who engages a broker, lawyer, accountant, appraiser, etc.

a mortgage loan whose principal amount cannot be increased during the pay-out period; contrast with open-end mortgage.

1. the act of transferring ownership of a property from seller to buyer in accordance with a sales contract. 2. the time when a closing takes place.

various fees and expenses payable by the seller and buyer at the time of a real estate closing (also termed transaction costs).

the date on which the seller delivers the deed and the buyer pays for the property.

an accounting of funds from a real estate sale, made to both the seller and the buyer separately. Most states require the broker to furnish accurate closing statements to all parties to the transaction.

an outstanding claim or encumbrance that, if valid, would affect or impair the owner's title. Compare clear title.
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a subdivision technique in which detached dwelling units are grouped relatively close together, leaving open spaces as common areas.

one who signs a mortgage contract with another party or parties and is thereby jointly obligated to repay the loan. Generally a co-mortgagor provides some assistance in meeting the requirements of the loan and receives a share of ownership in the encumbered property.

1. an arrangement between 2 real estate agents that generally results in splitting the commission between them. 2. a type of housing in which each tenant is a shareholder in a omission.

a statement of principles concerning the behavior of those who subscribe to the code.

a clause in an insurance policy stating the minimum percentage of value to be insured in order to collect the full amount of loss.

the process of contacting homeowners in an area in order to solicit listings.

a term that applies to some corporations that are dissolved within 3 years. The IRS treats gain on the sale or liquidation of the corporation as ordinary income to the stockholder.
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property pledged as security for a debt.

a security backed by a pool of mortgage loans that may be separated into various classes with varying maturities. Note that REMICS, introduced by the Tax Reform Act of 1986, are the standard vehicle for investing in mortgage instruments.

that which appears to be good title but is not.

a financial institution authorized to provide a variety of financial services, including consumer and business loans (generally short-term), checking services, credit cards and savings accounts. Certain deposits at most commercial banks are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Commercial banks may be members of the Federal Reserve System.

one who lists and sells commercial property, which may include shopping, office, industrial, and apartment projects. Contrast residential broker.

property designed for use by retail, wholesale, office, hotel, or service users.

to mingle or mix, such as the deposit of another's money in a broker's personal account.
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1. an amount earned by a real estate broker for his services. 2. the official body that enforces real estate license laws.

the arrangement of sharing commissions earned between a sales agent and sponsoring broker, or between the selling broker and listing broker.

the head administrator of the State Real Estate Commission.

a pledge or promise; a firm agreement. Example: Collins obtains a commitment from a savings and loan association for a $ 1 00,000 loan on a house she wants to buy. She is then assured of the loan so business will proceed to closing.

a charge required by a lender to lock in specific terms on a loan at the time of application.

an official notification to a borrower from a lender indicating that the borrower's loan application has been approved and stating the terms of the prospective loan.

areas of a property that are used by all owners or tenants.
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in a condominium, those portions of the property not owned individually by unit owners but in which an indivisible interest is held by all unit owners. Generally includes the grounds, parking areas, recreational facilities, and external structure of the building.

the body of law that has grown out of legal customs and practices that developed in England. Common law prevails unless superseded by other law.

general name for any organization of property owners to oversee some common interest. In a condominium or planned unit development, the association has the responsibility of managing the common elements in the project. A homeowners' association may be established in a subdivision to enforce deed covenants.

a nonprofit educational and research organization concerned with the problems of managing homeowners' associations and other community associations (such as condominium owners associations). CAI sponsors educational seminars and publishes various handbooks and brochures. Address: Community Associations Institute 1630 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314

property accumulated through joint efforts of husband and wife and owned by them in equal shares. This doctrine of ownership now exists in Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington State.

a federal law that requires federal regulators of lending institutions to encourage lending within the local area of the institution, particularly to low- and moderate-income residents and those residing in inner-city neighborhoods.

properties that are similar to the one being sold or appraised. See market approach.
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same as market comparison approach.

an appraisal technique to establish relevant units as a guide to appraising the subject property-

same as market comparison approach.

persons legally capable of entering a contract Must be of legal age, not be insane or a drunkard.

a legal instrument used to guarantee the completion of a development according to specifications. COMPOUND INTEREST interest paid on the original principal and also on the unpaid interest that has accumulated.

dividing real estate improvements into various parts such as the roof, plumbing, electrical system, and shell, then depreciating each component separately for tax purposes.

the amount that a series of deposits of $1.00 per period would grow to if left on deposit with interest allowed to compound.
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a buy-down loan for which the

appraisal term, short for comparables.

benefits granted by a seller/lessor to induce a sale/lease.

1. taking private property for public use with compensation to the owner under eminent domain. Used by governments to acquire land for streets, parks, schools, etc., and by utilities to acquire necessary property. 2. declaring a structure unfit for use. Example: The state health department, acting through its condemnation powers, prevented use of an old, dilapidated shack because of violations of the housing code.

provision(s) in a contract that some or all terms of the contract will be altered or cease to exist upon a certain event.

an agreement by a lender to provide a loan to a qualified borrower, within a specified time period, but without stating who the borrower will be.

purchase contract tendered to the seller that stipulates one or more requirements to be satisfied before the purchaser is obligated to buy.
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a contract for the sale of property stating that the seller retains title until the conditions of the contract have been fulfilled.

a system of ownership of individual units in a multiunit structure, combined with joint ownership of commonly used property (sidewalks, hallways, stairs, etc.).

an organization of all unit owners in a condominium to oversee the common elements and enforce the bylaws.

a mortgage loan that is eligible for purchase by FNMA or FHLMC.

an appraisal principle that holds that property tends to reach maximum value when the neighborhood is reasonably homogeneous in social and economic activity.

anything of value given to induce entering into a contract; it may be money, personal services, a product etc.

in real estate finance, the process in which the FSLIC replaces the management of an insolvent savings and loan association, but allows the association to continue operating. Example: Under the Southwest Plan, many savings and loan associations in Texas were placed under a consignment program, in which experienced managers from other S&Ls were recruited to run the associations under federal supervision.
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same as mortgage constant.

same as mortgage constant.

a loan on which equal payments are made periodically so as to pay off the debt when the last payment is made. See level payment mortgage, variable payment plan.

one that finances subdivision costs and/or improvements to real estate.

the legal term describing a situation in which a lessor's breach of a lease contract causes the lessee (tenant) to cancel the contract and vacate.

the law presumes that everyone has knowledge of a fact when the fact is a matter of public record.

1. for tax purposes, the right to receive money that would be taxable and is taxable, even if receipt is postponed. 2.in real estate exchanges, the receipt of cash or other non-like-kind property or the acquisition of the right to use or benefit from such cash or property during an exchange transaction.
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the most widely known of many such measures of price levels and inflation that are reported to the U.S. government. It measures and compares, from month to month, the total cost of a statistically determined "typical market basket" of goods and services consumed by U.S. households.

actually touching; contiguous proper-ties have a common boundary.

an agreement between competent parties to do or not to do certain things for a consideration.

same as land contract.

same as agreement of sale.

in an installment sale, for tax purposes, generally the selling price less existing mortgages assumed by the buyer.

same as face interest rate.
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the amount of rent that has been set forth in a contract. Contrast with economic rent

one who contracts to supply specific goods or services, generally in connection with development of a property.

a principle of valuation that states that the value of any portion of a property is determined by how it affects the performance of the total property. Therefore, a property is considered a combination of features, each of which adds something to the total value based on its contribution to the property's usefulness.

1. a mortgage loan other than one guaranteed by the Veterans Administration or insured by the Federal Housing Administration. 2. a fixed-rate, fixed-term mortgage loan.

1. changing property to a different use or form of ownership, such as when apartments are transformed to condominiums. 2. the taking away of property that belongs to another person. See also involuntary conversion. 3. a change in the ownership form of a savings and loan association.

an adjustable rate mortgage that offers the borrower the option to convert payments to a fixed-rate schedule at a specified period within the term of the loan. Conversion is made for a nominal fee, and the interest rate on the fixed-rate loan is determined by a rule specified in the ARM loan agreement.

to deed or transfer title to another.
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the transfer of the title of real estate from one to another; the means or medium by which title of real estate is transferred.

one who agrees to share the commission with another broker.

a type of corporate ownership of real property whereby stockholders of the corporation are entitled to use a certain dwelling unit or other units of space. Special income tax laws allow the tenant stockholders to deduct interest and property taxes paid by the corporation.

a legal entity properly registered with the secretary of state. Can have limited liability, perpetual life, freely transferable shares, and centralized management.

visible or tangible real or personal property. Example: Buildings, pavement, fences, and the like are corporeal Easements are incorporeal.

same as accommodation party.

a method of appraising property based on the depreciated reproduction or replacement cost (new) of improvements, plus the market value of the site.
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in construction, the act of predicting the total costs of labor, materials, capital, and professional fees required to construct a proposed project.

an indicator of the current price level for goods and services related to some base year.

an agreement on a construction project in which the contractor is provided a specified percentage profit over and above the actual costs of construction. These contracts are considered poor business practice because the contractor has little incentive to hold down costs. A cost-plus-fixed-fee contract is a better approach.

any of a number of forms of multiple ownership such as tenancy in common and joint tenancy.

the act of advising clients on a variety of real estate investment or development matters.

a member of the American Society of Real Estate Counselors (ASREC). Membership is based on experience and professional conduct as a real estate counselor.

rejection of an offer to buy or sell, with a simultaneous substitute offer.
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a clause in an agreement where one party promises not to offer to sell or produce the same goods and services in proximity to the other party.

a covenant restricting or limiting property rights to land, or a deed restriction, in which it is specified that ownership of the land cannot be transferred unless the new owner agrees to continue to abide by the covenant.

promises written into deeds and other instruments agreeing to performance or nonperformance of certain acts, or requiring or preventing certain uses of the property.

Certified Property Manager, a professional designation of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).

in bankruptcy, the reduction of various classes of debt to a lower amount, with acceptance by the bankruptcy court.

Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager, a professional designation of the Realtors National Marketing Institute (RNMI).

Counselor of Real Estate, or member of the American Society of Real Estate Counselors (ASREC).
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any financing arrangement other than a traditional mortgage from a third-party lending institution.

1. in finance, the availability of money. 2. in accounting, a liability or equity entered on the right side of the ledger.

an evaluation of a person's capacity (or history) of debt repayment. Generally available for individuals from a local retail credit association; for businesses publicly held by companies such as Dunn & Bradstreet; and for - bonds by Moody's, Standard & Poors, and Fitch's. individuals have access to their own files.

one who is owed money.

Certified Residential Specialist, a professional designation of the Realtors National Marketing Institute (RNMI).

a street with an intersection on one end and a closed turning area on the other. often valued in the design of residential subdivisions for the privacy provided to homes on the street.

depreciation or deterioration that can be corrected at a cost less than the value that will be added.
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a measurement of investment returns based on the percentage relationship of annual cash income to the investment cost.

the right of a husband to all or part of his deceased wife's realty regardless of the provisions of her will. Exists in only a few states.

one who builds unique houses; contrast with tract house.