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Real Estate Glossary

Defeasance

This is the process of a borrower being released from their debt obligation by exchanging the lien on the site with a suitable replacement collateral, which is usually treasury bonds. The replacement is anticipated to generate a...

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External Economies

These are the cost-cutting allowances recognized by industries within a particular location, often a city, that is predominantly due to the advantages of sharing inputs, infrastructure, and information possibly linked to a city's...

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Infill

This is the development of a partially developed, underdeveloped, or vacant parcel that is typically in close accessibility to or surrounded by areas that are extensively developed.

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Closing

This is the period after a registration declaration is effective and the offerings start giving the underwriters enough time to receive the needed payment for securities. It typically lasts less than seven days.

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Clear Span

This is an architectural term describing an open area without any obstructions. It is distance between the two support beams. This distance in normally unsupported.

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Delaware Statutory Trust

Used by real estate investors, the Delaware statutory trust is an ownership model wherein a separate legal entity is used to defer capital gains through taxes with the utilization of a 1031 tax-deferred exchange. Compared to...

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Core

This refers to the 4 main property types: office, industrial, retail, and multifamily. These are multi tenanted, top quality properties that are usually situated in major urban areas. They are built within the last 5 years or...