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Real Estate Glossary

Economic Vacancy

This is a unit that is not collecting rent or generating any revenue. It is calculated by getting the difference between the gross potential rent at a property and the actual rent that is collected.

Real Estate Glossary

General Warranty Deed

Of any deed, the general warranty deed offers the most protection. More common in residential real estate rather than in commercial real estate, this kind of deed promises sellers that they have the right to sell the property. It...

Real Estate Glossary

Ceiling Plenum

This is a completely enclosed area above the ceiling that can be used for air-conditioning, air circulation, ventilation, and heating. It is usually found in the area between a drop-down ceiling or it could be under a raised...

Real Estate Glossary

Brokerage

Also called a brokerage firm or a brokerage house, this refers to a firm that brings together parties interested in buying, selling, transferring, exchanging, or leasing real property, usually for a commission or fee. Brokerage...

Real Estate Glossary

Displaced Sales

These are sales that came from purchases that are made by consumers who are not located in the local service area. This, in turn, represents a revenue gain for the retail property as sales can be generated from customers who...

Real Estate Glossary

hold harmless

This is a promise stipulated in a contract by one party stating that the said party will not hold the other party accountable should the other party carry out the contract in a way that causes damage to the first party. These...

Real Estate Glossary

Full Service Hotel

This hotel has its own food and beverage component and provides a wide range of services and amenities like bars, restaurants, pools, and concierge services. These hotels have high fixed costs and attract a more affluent business...

Real Estate Glossary

Book value

This is the value of an asset as it appears on a balance sheet. It is calculated by subtracting the accumulated depreciation from the cost. Anything can possess a book value--corporations, coins, automobiles, rare books, and...