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Real Estate Glossary

Actual damages

Also known as real damages or compensatory damages, actual damages involve the financial amount that is paid to compensate a victim who has suffered a loss. These damages generally come from the negligence or the mistakes made by...

Real Estate Glossary

Consideration

In the exchange of real estate and in a real estate contract, consideration is something of value that may be bargained for. The most common form of consideration is money. However, this may also be a commodity, a transfer of...

Real Estate Glossary

Annuity Factor

This refers to the amortization term-based factor and interest rate whose reciprocal is the mortgage constant, which is the percentage of the original loan principal amount. When multiplied by the loan principal amount, this will...

Real Estate Glossary

Bridge Loan

Also known as gap financing or swing loans, bridge loans are short-term loans used to purchase assets. These can also cover financial obligations until longer-term financing is found. This type of financing is expected to be paid...

Real Estate Glossary

Broker

This individual or firm acts as an intermediary between two or more parties, usually a buyer or a seller of real estate, in connection with a certain transaction. For providing their service, brokers charge a certain amount of...