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Real Estate Glossary

Economic Base

This refers to the economic sectors or activities in a regional or local economy. The activities account for a share of the area's income that is generated from the export of their services and goods.

Real Estate Glossary

Compound Interest

In contrast with simple interest, compound interest is computed on the principal and unpaid accumulated interest. To calculate this, you will have to multiply the starting principal amount by 1 adding in the yearly interest rate...

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Clear Height

Also referred to as clear headway or clearance, clear height is the distance from the lowest part of the ceiling or any objects that are hanging, joists, beams, or truss to the floor. Considered to be the most important...

Real Estate Glossary

Future Value Factor

Also referred to as FV factor or the future amount of one, the future value factor is a calculation used to determine the future value of 1 unit today, n number of periods into the future. It is equal to (1 + r)^n, wherein r is...

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Bargain and Sale Deed

This guarantees that the grantor has the title to the property. However, it does not guarantee that it is free of liens or other encumbrances. It also doesn't warrant that the title is free of any kind of defects.

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Collateral

This is a good being lent against. It is what the lender will accept as security for a particular loan. It typically takes the form of real estate or other kinds of assets that will correlate to the purpose of the loan. Once the...