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Term
appreciation
Definition
The increase in market value of real estate.
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C.A.R.
Definition
A California trade association representing REALTORS
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capitalism
Definition
An economic system in which most of the economy
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demographics
Definition
Information from a variety of sources used to create a broad profile of any community.
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gold rush
Definition
A large migration of people to a newly discovered gold field.
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housing inventory
Definition
Housing units that are available for sale or in the process of being made ready for sale.
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inflation
Definition
The increase in the general price level of goods and services.
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median home price
Definition
The price that is middle value of a sample of sales, with one-half of the sales below and one-half of the sales above.
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net worth
Definition
The value of all assets minus all liabilities.
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unemployment rate
Definition
The percentage of the people classified as unemployed as compared to the total labor force.
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acknowledgment
Definition
A formal declaration to a public official (notary) by a person who has signed an instrument that states that the signing was voluntary.
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appurtenance
Definition
Those rights and improvements that belong to and pass with the transfer of real property but are not necessarily a part of the actual property.
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bundle of rights
Definition
An ownership concept describing all the legal rights that attach to the ownership of real property.
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chattel
Definition
Personal property.
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constructive notice
Definition
Notice given by recording a document or taking possession of the property.
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easement
Definition
Interest owned by one person in the land of another person.
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emblements
Definition
Annual crops produced for sale by tenant farmers
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estate
Definition
A legal interest in land; defines the nature, degree, extent, and duration of a person
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fixture
Definition
Personal property that has become affixed to real estate.
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freehold estate
Definition
An estate in real property which continues for an indefinite period of time.
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less-than-freehold estate
Definition
A leasehold estate; considered to exist for a definite period of time or successive periods of time until termination.
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life estate
Definition
An estate that is limited in duration to the life of its owner or the life of some other chosen person.
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littoral
Definition
Land bordering a lake, ocean, or sea.
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personal property
Definition
Anything movable that is not real property.
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quiet enjoyment
Definition
The right to peace without aggravation by others.
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real property
Definition
Land, anything affixed to the land, anything appurtenant to the land, anything immovable by law.
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riparian rights
Definition
The rights of a landowner whose land is next to a natural watercourse to reasonable use of whatever water flows past the property.
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severalty
Definition
Ownership of real property by one person or entity.
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title
Definition
Evidence of land ownership.
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trade fixture
Definition
Personal property that has become affixed to real estate.
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estate in fee
Definition
1.The most complete form of ownership of property. 2.Freehold estate that's passed by descent or by will after an owner
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fee simple absolute
Definition
1.The largest, most complete ownership recognized by law. 2.An estate in fee with no restrictions on its use. 3.Property transferred or sold with no conditions or limits on its use.
Term
fee simple qualified
Definition
1.An estate in which the holder has a fee simple title, subject to return to the grantor if a specified condition occurs. 2.Also known as fee simple defeasible.
Term
patents
Definition
The legal document that transmits real property from the state or federal government to a person.
Term
prescription
Definition
The process of acquiring an interest, not ownership, in a certain property.
Term
abandonment
Definition
The obvious and intentional surrender of the easement.
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accession
Definition
Process by which there is an addition or reduction to property by the efforts natural forces.
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accretion
Definition
Gradual buildup of alluvium by natural causes on property bordering a river, lake, or ocean.
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alienate
Definition
The act of transferring ownership, title, or interest.
Term
avulsion
Definition
The sudden washing or tearing of land by the action of water.
Term
bequest
Definition
A gift of personal property by will.
Term
codicil
Definition
A change in a will before the maker
Term
easement in gross
Definition
An easement that is not appurtenant to any one parcel.
Term
encroachment
Definition
The unauthorized placement of permanent improvements that intrude on adjacent property owned by another.
Term
executor
Definition
A person named in a will to handle the affairs of the deceased.
Term
grantee
Definition
The person receiving the property, or to whom it is being conveyed.
Term
grantor
Definition
The person conveying or transferring the property.
Term
homestead
Definition
Status provided to a homeowner
Term
instrument
Definition
A document in real estate.
Term
intestate
Definition
Dying without leaving a will.
Term
license
Definition
Permission to use a property which may be revoked at any time.
Term
lis pendens
Definition
Notice that indicates pending litigation affecting title on a property
Term
quiet title action
Definition
It is a court proceeding to clear a cloud on the title of real property.
Term
reliction
Definition
Occurs when land that has been covered by water is exposed by receding of the water.
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succession
Definition
The legal transfer of a person
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abrogation
Definition
(1)The rescission or annulling of a contract. (2) The revocation or repealing of a contract by mutual consent of parties to the contract.
Term
addendum
Definition
Additional documents attached to and made part of a contract.
Term
assignee
Definition
Party to whom a lease is assigned or transferred.
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assignor
Definition
The person transferring a claim, benefit, or right in property to another.
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consideration
Definition
Something of value
Term
counteroffer
Definition
The rejection of an original offer that becomes a new offer.
Term
executory contract
Definition
A contract in which obligation to perform exists on one or both sides.
Term
express contract
Definition
Parties declare the terms and put their intentions in oral or written words.
Term
forbearance
Definition
(1) Refraining from action by a creditor against a debt or after the debt has become due. (2) Forgiving a debt or obligation.
Term
novation
Definition
The substitution by agreement of a new obligation for an existing one.
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offer
Definition
A presentation or proposal for acceptance to form a contract.
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offeree
Definition
The party receiving an offer.
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offeror
Definition
The party making an offer.
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rescission
Definition
Legal action taken to repeal a contract either by mutual consent of theparties or by one party when the other party has breached a contract.
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revocation
Definition
The canceling of an offer to contract by the person making the original offer.
Term
specific performance
Definition
A court action brought to compel a party to carry out the terms of a contract.
Term
statute of frauds
Definition
The law that requires contracts to be in writing.
Term
statute of limitations
Definition
The period of time limited by statute within which certain court actions must be brought by one party against another.
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tender
Definition
An offer by one of the parties to carry out his or her part of the contract.
Term
waiver
Definition
The relinquishment or refusal to accept a right.
Term
agency relationship
Definition
A special relationship of trust by which one person (agent) is authorized to conduct business, sign papers, or otherwise act on behalf of another person (principal). This relationship may be created by expressed agreement, ratification, or estoppel.
Term
agent
Definition
A person who acts for and in the place of another, called a principal, for the purpose of affecting the principal
Term
associate licensee
Definition
Another term used for a licensed real estate salesperson employed by a licensed real estate broker.
Term
attorney-in-fact
Definition
1.The person holding the power of attorney. 2.A competent & disinterested person who is authorized by another person to act in his or her place in legal matters.
Term
commingling
Definition
Depositing client funds in the broker
Term
conversion
Definition
The appropriation of property belonging to another as in a broker using a client
Term
customer
Definition
A prospective buyer of real estate; not to be confused with a property seller, who is the listing broker
Term
dual agent
Definition
A broker who represents both parties in a transaction.
Term
fiduciary relationship
Definition
A relationship that implies a position of trust or confidence.
Term
general agent
Definition
A person authorized by a principal to perform any and all tasks associated with the continued operation of a particular project.
Term
listing agreement
Definition
A written contract by which a principal, or seller, employs a broker to sell real estate.
Term
misrepresentation
Definition
1.Making a false statement or concealing a material fact. 2.A false statement of fact.
Term
net listing
Definition
An employment contract in which the commission is not definite.
Term
principal
Definition
In a real estate transaction, the one (seller) who hires the broker to represent him or her in the sale of the property.
Term
procuring cause
Definition
The broker who produces a buyer ready, willing, and able to purchase the property for the price and on the terms specified by the seller, regardless of whether the sale is completed.
Term
puffing
Definition
Exaggerated comments or opinions not made as representations of fact, thus not grounds for misrepresentation.
Term
ratification
Definition
The approval of a previously authorized act, performed on behalf of a person, which makes the act valid and legally binding.
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ready, willing, and able
Definition
A buyer who is prepared to enter a purchase contract, who really wants to buy, and who meets the financing requirements of purchase.
Term
real estate salesperson
Definition
A person with a real estate license and employed by a real estate broker-agent of the broker-not the seller or buyer.
Term
RLA
Definition
The new C.A.R. name for the Exclusive Authorization and Right to Sell Listing Agreement.
Term
safety clause
Definition
Clause that protects the listing broker
Term
single agency
Definition
When a broker represents only the buyer or only the seller in the transaction.
Term
special agent
Definition
A person employed to perform a specific task.
Term
subagent
Definition
A broker delegated by the listing agent (if authorized by the seller) who represents the seller in finding a buyer for the listed property.
Term
third party
Definition
A person who would be considered the customer in an agency relationship.
Term
acceleration clause mortgage
Definition
A clause in a loan document describing certain events that would cause the entire loan to be due.
Term
adjustable-rate
Definition
A note whose interest rate is tied to a movable economic index.
Term
adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)
Definition
Is one whose interest rate is tied to a movable economic index.
Term
alienation clause
Definition
A clause in a loan document that would allow the lender to call the entire loan due upon the sale of the property.
Term
all-inclusive trust deed (AITD)
Definition
A purchase money deed of trust subordinate to but still including the original loan.
Term
amortization
Definition
The liquidation of a financial obligation.
Term
assumption clause
Definition
A clause in a document that allows a buyer to take over the existing loan and agree to be liable for the repayment of the loan.
Term
beneficiary
Definition
The lender under a deed of trust.
Term
blanket loan
Definition
A loan secured by several properties. The security instrument used can be a blanket deed of trust or a blanket mortgage.
Term
CAL-VET Program
Definition
A program administered by the State Department of Veterans Affairs for the direct financing of farm and home purchases by eligible California veterans of the armed forces.
Term
certificate of eligibility
Definition
Issued by Department of Veterans Affairs; evidence of individual
Term
certificate of reasonable value (CRV)
Definition
The Federal VA appraisal commitment of property value.
Term
collateral
Definition
Something of value given as security for a debt.
Term
conforming loans
Definition
Have terms and conditions that follow the guidelines set forth by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These loans are called
Term
construction loan
Definition
An interim loan made to finance the actual construction or improvement on land. Funds are usually disbursed in increments as the construction progresses.
Term
contract of sale
Definition
(1) A contract for the sale of real property where the seller gives up possession but retains title until the total of the purchase price is paid off. (2) Also called installment sales contract, a contract of sale, an agreement of sale, a conditional sales contract, or a land sales contract.
Term
conventional loan
Definition
Any loan made by lenders without any governmental guarantees.
Term
deed of trust
Definition
Is a three party security instrument guaranteeing loan repayment and conveying naked legal title to land from a trustor (borrower) to a trustee (titleholder) to be held as security for the beneficiary (lender) for payment of a debt in case of default on the loan.(Also called trust deed).
Term
deficiency judgment
Definition
A judgment against a borrower for the balance of a debt owed when the security or the loan is not sufficient enough to pay the debt.
Term
discounting a note
Definition
Selling a note for less than the face amount or the current balance.
Term
endorsement
Definition
Signature.
Term
equitable title
Definition
The interest held by the trustor under a trust deed and gives the borrower the equitable right to obtain absolute ownership to the property when the terms of the trust deed are met.
Term
equity
Definition
The difference between the appraised value and the loan.
Term
fictitious trust deed
Definition
Recorded trust deed containing details that apply to later loan documents.
Term
first trust deed
Definition
The trust deed recorded first against a property with first priority over all other claims and is superior to any other.
Term
fully amortized fixed-rate note
Definition
Describes a loan with an interest rate that is fixed and payments that are level for the life of the loan. It is characterized by regular, periodic payments of fixed amounts, to include both interest and principal, which pay off the debt completely by the end of the term.
Term
hard money loan
Definition
Any loan made on real property in exchange for cash. The borrower gets the entire loan balance at one time. It is a fixed-rate second mortgage with principal and interest payments remaining the same over the life of the loan.
Term
home equity line of credit (HELOC)
Definition
The borrower takes money as it is needed-up to the credit limit. It has a low starting interest rate, with a variable monthly rate based on outstanding balance.
Term
home equity loan
Definition
The borrower gets the entire loan balance at one time. It is a fixed-rate second mortgage with principal and interest payments remaining the same over the life of the loan.
Term
hypothecation
Definition
A process which allows a borrower to remain in possession of the property while using it to secure a loan.
Term
installment note
Definition
A note which provides for a series of periodic payments of principal and interest, until amount borrowed is paid in full. This periodic reduction of principal amortizes the loan.
Term
interest
Definition
The charge for the use of money.
Term
interest only loan
Definition
A straight loan or term loan, non-amortizing loan in which the interest rate is generally higher and the lender receives only interest during the term of the loan and principal is repaid in a lump sum at maturity.
Term
judicial foreclosure
Definition
Foreclosure by court action.
Term
junior loan
Definition
Secondary financing for a loan that has subordinate or inferior priority to another loan.
Term
mortgagee
Definition
The lender under a mortgage.
Term
mortgagor
Definition
The borrower under a mortgage.
Term
naked legal title
Definition
Title lacking the rights and privileges commonly associated with ownership may be held by trustee under a trust deed.
Term
negative amortization
Definition
A portion of the interest is not paid each month. The difference between what should be paid and what is actually paid is added to the unpaid principal balance of the loan and the principal increases instead of decreases.
Term
negotiable instrument
Definition
Is a written unconditional promise or order to pay a certain amount of money at a definite time or on demand.
Term
nominal or named rate
Definition
The interest rate stated in the note.
Term
nontraditional mortgage product
Definition
Is any loan other than a fixed-rate, 30-year, fully amortized loan.
Term
notice of default
Definition
A notice to a defaulting party that there has been a non-payment of a debt.
Term
open-end loan
Definition
Is essentially a revolving line of credit.
Term
package loan
Definition
A loan on real property secured by more than the land and structure. It includes fixtures attached to the building (appliances, carpeting, drapes, air conditioning) and other personal property.
Term
partial amortization
Definition
A large (balloon) payment will be due at the end of the loan term.
Term
partial reconveyance
Definition
A clause in a trust deed or mortgage permitting the release of a parcel or part of a parcel from the lien of that security instrument. The release usually occurs upon the payment of a specified sum of money.
Term
partially amortized note
Definition
A promissory note with a repayment schedule that is not sufficient to amortize the loan over its term.
Term
promissory note
Definition
The evidence of the debt.
Term
purchase-money loan
Definition
A purchase money loan is evidenced by the trust deed or mortgage a home buyer signs at the time the home buyer purchases the home. Purchase money is money loaned to a home buyer to use to buy a piece of property, such as a residential home. Purchase money makes up part of the purchase price. The loan is secured by the property, meaning if the buyer stops making the payments, the lender may have the right to seize the home and sell that home to get its money back. Any loan made at the time of a sale, as part of that sale.
Term
qualifying rate
Definition
The initial interest rate determined by the current rate of the chosen index.
Term
renegotiable rate mortgage
Definition
Loan in which the interest rate is renegotiated periodically.
Term
security instrument
Definition
A legal document given by the borrower to hypothecate the property to the lender as collateral for a loan, creating a security interest.
Term
seller financing disclosure statement
Definition
It gives both the seller and buyer all the information needed to make an informed decision about using seller financing to complete the sale.
Term
standby commitment
Definition
A letter that promises to deliver a takeout loan in the future.
Term
subordination clause
Definition
A clause in which the holder of a trust deed permits a subsequent loan to take priority. Is used to change the priority of a financial instrument.
Term
swing loan
Definition
(1) A short-term loan used to enable the purchaser of a new property to buy that property on the strength of the equity from the property the purchaser is now selling. (2) Also known as a bridge loan.
Term
takeout loan
Definition
The permanent loan that pays off a construction loan.
Term
trust deed
Definition
Is a three party security instrument guaranteeing loan repayment and conveying naked legal title to land from a trustor (borrower) to a trustee (titleholder) to be held as security for the beneficiary (lender) for payment of a debt in case of default on the loan.(Also called deed of trust).
Term
VA loan
Definition
A loan made to qualified veterans for the purchase of real property wherein the Department of Veterans Affairs guarantees the lender payment of the mortgage.
Term
vendee
Definition
The buyer under a contract of sale (land contract).
Term
vendor
Definition
The seller under a contract of sale (land contract).
Term
wraparound mortgage
Definition
Sometimes called "AITD", where a new loan is placed in a secondary position; the new loan includes the unpaid balance of 1st loan & the sums loaned by the lender of the 2nd loan.
Term
annual percentage rate (APR)
Definition
The relative cost of credit expressed as a yearly percentage rate. It is the relationship of the total amount financed, expressedas percentage.
Term
commercial bank
Definition
An all purpose institutional lender that commonly makes short-term, or interim loans to finance construction.
Term
compensating balance
Definition
A minimum credit balance that a bank requires a borrower to keep on deposit as a condition for granting a loan.
Term
credit scoring
Definition
A statistical method lenders use to assess a borrower
Term
credit union
Definition
Lender whose members usually have the same type of occupation.
Term
deregulation
Definition
A process whereby regulatory restraints are gradually relaxed.
Term
disintermediation
Definition
The process of depositors removing funds from savings.
Term
Equal Credit Opportunity Act Federal
Definition
An act ensuring that all consumer have an equal chance to obtain credit.
Term
FDIC
Definition
Corporation that insures deposits in all federally chartered banks and savings institutions up to $250,000 per depositor.
Term
finance charge
Definition
The dollar amount the credit will cost the borrower.
Term
Loan Estimate
Definition
Document that lists the charges the buyer is likely to pay at settlement.
Term
loan-to-value
Definition
The percentage of appraised value to the loan.
Term
monetary policy
Definition
Actions taken by the Fed to influence the availability and cost money and credit as a means of promoting national economic goals.
Term
mortgage broker
Definition
Real estate licensee who is a third party originator.
Term
mortgage companies
Definition
Lender whose principal business is the origination, closing, funding, selling, and servicing of loans secured by real property.
Term
Mortgage Loan Disclosure Statement California
Definition
Required statement that disclosed expected maximum costs and expenses of making the loan that are to be paid by the borrower.
Term
mortgage yield
Definition
The total interest, fees, and points earned by the lender expressed as a percentage.
Term
mortgage-backed securities
Definition
Pools of mortgages used as collateral for the issuance of securities in the secondary market.
Term
pass-through securities
Definition
Mortgage backed securities that pass through the principal and interest of the underlying loans to investors.
Term
primary mortgage market
Definition
Market in which lenders make mortgage loans directly to borrowers.
Term
real estate investment trust
Definition
A company with a minimum of 100 shareholders that owns operates income-producing real estate or engages in financing real estate.
Term
redlining
Definition
A discriminatory lending practice prohibited by the Holden Act.
Term
secondary mortgage market
Definition
A resale marketplace for mortgage loans.
Term
tight money
Definition
An economic situation in which the supply of money is limited, and the demand for money is high, as evidenced by high interest rates.
Term
Truth in Lending Act
Definition
Consumer-protection law passed to promote the informed use of consumer credit by requiring disclosures about its terms and costs.
Term
underwriting
Definition
The process of evaluating a borrower
Term
warehousing
Definition
Revolving line of credit extended to a mortgage company from a warehouse lender.
Term
actual age
Definition
Real age of a building.
Term
amenities
Definition
Features that add value to a property.
Term
appraisal
Definition
An act or process of developing an opinion of value.
Term
appraisal process
Definition
An orderly systematic method to arrive at an estimate of value.
Term
appraisal report
Definition
A written statement where an appraiser gives his or her opinion of the property value, as of the date of appraisal.
Term
assemblage
Definition
The process of putting several smaller less valuable lots together under one ownership.
Term
capitalization
Definition
The process that can be employed to convert income to value.
Term
conformity
Definition
When land uses are compatible and homes are similar in design and size, the maximum value is realized.
Term
contract rent
Definition
The rent established by agreement or contract.
Term
corner influence
Definition
Commercial properties benefit from more exposure on a corner lot.
Term
cost
Definition
The expenses in money, labor, material, or sacrifices in acquiring or producing something.
Term
cul-de-sac lot
Definition
A lot found on a dead-end street with same way for ingress and egress.
Term
depreciation
Definition
Loss in value from any cause.
Term
economic life
Definition
The estimated period over which a building may be profitably used.
Term
economic rent
Definition
What a leased property would be expected to rent for under current market conditions if the property were vacant and available for rent.
Term
effective age
Definition
Age of a building determined by its condition and usefulness.
Term
effective demand
Definition
Desire coupled with purchasing power.
Term
fair market value
Definition
The price the property would bring if freely offered on the open market with both a willing buyer and a willing seller.
Term
flag lot
Definition
A lot that looks like a flag on a pole, which represents the access to the site; usually located to the rear of another lot fronting a main street.
Term
front foot
Definition
The width of a property on the side facing the street.
Term
functional utility
Definition
The ability of a property to be useful and perform the function for which it is intended according to current market tastes and standards.
Term
improvements
Definition
Any buildings or structures on a lot.
Term
interim use
Definition
Short-term and temporary use of a property until it is ready for a more productive highest and best use.
Term
key lot
Definition
Lot that is the least desirable due to the lack of privacy because it is surrounded by the back yards of other lots.
Term
location
Definition
This may be the most important factor influencing value.
Term
market price
Definition
What a property actually sold for.
Term
market rent
Definition
The rent a property should bring in the open market.
Term
market value
Definition
Sometimes called the objective value.
Term
orientation
Definition
The placement of a building on its lot in relation to exposure to sun, prevailing wind, traffic, and privacy from the street.
Term
plottage increment
Definition
The increase in the value when several smaller parcels are combined together into one larger parcel.
Term
property
Definition
Anything that may be owned and gained lawfully.
Term
reconciliation
Definition
The final step in an appraisal is to examine the values derived by the various approaches.
Term
replacement cost
Definition
The cost of replacing improvements with modern materials and techniques.
Term
scarcity
Definition
The availability or lack of availability of a commodity in the marketplace.
Term
T-lot
Definition
A lot that is fronted head-on by a street; noise and glare from headlights may be detractors from this type of lot.
Term
Transferability
Definition
Title to property must be marketable with an unclouded title.
Term
utility
Definition
The ability of a property to satisfy a need or desire, such as shelter, income, or amenities.
Term
utility value
Definition
The usefulness of the property to its owner. This is subjective value orthe value given for personal reasons.
Term
vacancy factor
Definition
Loss of income because of a vacant unit is known.
Term
vacancy rate
Definition
Is the number of vacant units expressed as a percentage.
Term
value
Definition
The power of goods or services to command other goods in exchange for the present worth of future brnefits arising from property ownership.
Term
backfill
Definition
Soil that is used to fill in holes or support a foundation-bearing wall.
Term
bearing wall
Definition
A wall that supports a vertical load as well as its own weight.
Term
board foot
Definition
Measurement of lumber equal to the volume of a board 12"x12"x1" (144 cubic inches).
Term
BTU
Definition
Measurement that calculates heat; the amount of heat needed to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit.
Term
CID
Definition
Common-interest development combining the individual ownership of private dwellings with the shared ownership of common facilities of the entire project.
Term
condemnation
Definition
The proceeding to exercise the power of eminent domain.
Term
conduit
Definition
Flexible pipe in which electrical wiring is installed.
Term
deciduous
Definition
Plants and trees that lose their leaves seasonally in the fall.
Term
drywall
Definition
Gypsum panels used in place of wet plaster to finish the inside of buildings.
Term
EER
Definition
Measurement of the efficiency of energy; used to determine the effectiveness of appliances.
Term
EIR
Definition
Study of how development will affect the ecology of its surroundings.
Term
eminent domain
Definition
The right of the government to take private property from an owner, for public use, paying fair market value.
Term
final tract map
Definition
A map indicating any changes required by the planning commission and is recorded in the county where the property is located.
Term
General Plan
Definition
The long term physical development of a community that covers 7 major categories: land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, & safety. Areas on the coast must address protection of natural resources and wetlands.
Term
linear foot
Definition
A measurement of length, rather than area (square foot) or volume (cubic foot).
Term
parcel map
Definition
Map showing a parcel of land that will be subdivided into less than five parcels or units and shows land boundaries, streets, and parcel number.
Term
party wall
Definition
Wall erected on the line between two adjoining properties, which are under different ownership, for the use of both parties.
Term
percolating water
Definition
Underground water not flowing in a defined channel.
Term
percolation test
Definition
Test used to determine the ability of the land to absorb and drain water and is frequently used when installing septic systems.
Term
planned development
Definition
(1) A planning and zoning term describing land not subject to conventional zoning to permit clustering of residences or other characteristics of the project which differ from normal zoning. (2) Sometimes called a planned unit development (PUD).
Term
police power
Definition
The power of the state to enact laws within constitutional limits to promote the order, safety, health, morals and general welfare of our society.
Term
potable
Definition
Fresh water that is safe and agreeable for drinking.
Term
R-value
Definition
Rating that measures how well insulation resists heat.
Term
schematics
Definition
Preliminary drawings and sketches by an architect, such as site plans and elevations.
Term
setback
Definition
The distance a building must be set back from the street; usually determined by local building code.
Term
Subdivided Lands Law
Definition
State law protecting purchasers of property in new subdivisions from fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in the marketing of subdivided property.
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subdivision
Definition
The division of land into five or more lots for the purpose of sale, lease, or financing.
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Subdivision Map Act
Definition
The law that authorizes a city or county to control the orderly and proper development of the community.
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tentative tract map
Definition
Map of the proposed subdivision that is submitted to a planning commission for approval or disapproval.
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variance
Definition
Exception granted to existing zoning regulations for special reasons.
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wainscoting
Definition
The bottom portion of a wall that is covered with wood siding; the top part is treated with another material.
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water-pressure test
Definition
Water pressure can be tested by turning on all faucets and flushing all toilets at the same time.
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water table
Definition
The natural level at which water will be found, either above or below the surface of the ground.
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wetlands
Definition
Areas where water covers the soil, or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all year or for varying periods of time during the year, including during the growing season.
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zoning
Definition
The regulation of structures and uses of property within selected districts.
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Americans with Disabilities Act
Definition
Federal law passed in 1990 that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
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blockbusting
Definition
The illegal practice of telling people that property values in a neighborhood will decline because minorities purchase the homes.
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brokerage
Definition
An activity involving the sale of something through an intermediary who negotiates the transaction for payment. In the case of a real estate brokerage, the product is real property, with the broker as negotiator and agent of the principal,expecting a commission at the end of the negotiation.
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California Fair Employment and Housing Act
Definition
State law that prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or financing of practically all types of housing.
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CAN-SPAM laws
Definition
Federal and state law regulating commercial e-mail messages.
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cold calling
Definition
Making unsolicited calls to unknown people to get new business.
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commercial e-mail message
Definition
Electronic mail message whose primary purpose is the commercial advertisement or promotion of a commercial product or service.
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commingle
Definition
The illegal practice of depositing client
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commission
Definition
A fee for services rendered usually based on a certain percentage of the sales price of a property.
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company dollar
Definition
The amount a broker has left after all commissions have been paid.
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corporation
Definition
A legal entity whose rights in business are similar to that of an individual.
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DBA
Definition
Doing business as, another name for a fictitious business or trade name.
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desk cost
Definition
Profitability measure calculated by dividing the total operating expenses of the firm by the number of licensed sales associates.
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do-not-call
Definition
Federal and state regulations regarding unsolicited phone calls.
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employee
Definition
Someone who is under the control and direction of a broker.
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ethics
Definition
A set of principles or values by which an individual guides his or her own behavior and judges that of others.
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fictitious business name
Definition
Business name that does not include the last name of the owner.
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Housing Financial Discrimination Act of 1977.
Definition
(1) A law designed primarily to eliminate discrimination in leading practices based upon the character of the neighborhood in which real property in located. (2) Also known as "Holden Act" (See redlining).
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independent contractor
Definition
A person who is hired to do work for another person but who is not an employee of that person.
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joint and several liability
Definition
A legal term used in reference to a debt or a judgment for negligence,in which each debtor or each judgment defendant is responsible for theentire amount of the debt or judgment.
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Jones v. Mayer
Definition
A case prohibiting racial discrimination by upholding the 1866 Civil Rights Act and the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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limited liability company
Definition
An alternative business entity that has characteristics of both corporations and limited partnerships.
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partnership
Definition
A form of business in which two or more persons join their money and skills in conducting the business.
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prospecting
Definition
The process of identifying potential customers.
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redlining
Definition
The illegal use of a property
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S corporation
Definition
A corporation that operates like a corporation but is treated like a partnership for tax purposes.
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sole proprietorship
Definition
A business that is owned and operated by one person.
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steering
Definition
The illegal practice of only showing clients property in certain areas.
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trust funds
Definition
Money received by a broker to be used in a real estate transaction.
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Unruh Civil Rights Act
Definition
State law that prohibits discrimination by businesses.
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1031 Exchange
Definition
Tax-deferred exchange used to defer tax liability.
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agricultural property
Definition
Property zoned for use in farming.
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appreciation
Definition
An increase in property value with the passage of time.
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boot
Definition
Extra cash or non like-kind property put into an exchange.
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brownfield
Definition
An abandoned commercial or industrial site or under-utilized neighborhood where redevelopment is complicated by actual or perceived contamination.
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building manager
Definition
Person employed by a property manager or directly by an owner, and who usually manages a single, large building or office complex.
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bulk sales
Definition
The sale of a substantial part of the inventory of a business.
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business opportunity
Definition
Any type of business that is for lease or sale.
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clearance of tax liability
Definition
Certificate signed by the county tax collector in mobile home sales.
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depreciation
Definition
Tax advantage of ownership of income property.
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equity buildup
Definition
The gradual increase of a borrower
Term
estate tax
Definition
Federal tax on the
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financing statement
Definition
The document used to record the debt; it is not actual evidence of the debt.
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goodwill
Definition
The expectation of the continued patronage of an existing business.
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hedge against inflation
Definition
Real property appreciation keeps pace or exceeds inflation rates.
Term
houseboat
Definition
A barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling.
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infill development
Definition
The development of vacant parcels in existing urban and suburban areas.
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installment sale
Definition
Sale in which payments are made, by the buyer, to the seller, over a period of more than one year.
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leverage
Definition
The use of borrowed capital to buy real estate.
Term
management contract
Definition
Contract between the owner and the property manager.
Term
mansionization
Definition
Building larger, more extravagant homes older neighborhoods with small to medium-sized homes.
Term
manufactured home
Definition
Home built in a factory after June 15, 1976 that conforms to the federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards.
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mobile home
Definition
A factory-built home manufactured prior to June 15, 1976, constructed on a chassis and wheels.
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mobile home park
Definition
Any area or tract of land where two or more lots are rented to accommodate manufactured homes or mobile homes used for human habitation.
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probate sale
Definition
A court-approved sale of the property of a person who is deceased.522 California Real Estate Principles.
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resident manager
Definition
Person employed to manage an apartment building.
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sales tax
Definition
Tax collected as a percentage of the retail sales of a product, by a retailer.
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security agreement
Definition
The document commonly used to secure a loan on personal property.
Term
seller
Definition
Permit used to collect sales tax from customers.
Term
straight-line method
Definition
Depreciation method where the same amount is deducted every year over the depreciable life of a property.
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timeshare
Definition
Common ownership of a single piece of property by an association with each owner having the exclusive right to occupy a unit for a specified period each year.
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turnkey project
Definition
Projects that are ready for occupancy.
Term
unearned increment
Definition
The increase in value of a mortgaged property generally accrues to the benefit of the trustor.
Term
Uniform Commercial Code
Definition
Code regulating security interests in personal property of businesses.
Term
urban sprawl
Definition
The unplanned growth of an urban area into adjoining areas.
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45 hours
Definition
Hours needed for subsequent renewal of broker or salesperson license.
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Advocacy Program
Definition
CalBRE enforcement program that handles simple disputes.
Term
conversion
Definition
Misappropriating and using principal
Term
false promise
Definition
A false statement about what someone is going to do in the future.
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license law
Definition
Another term for the Real Estate Law.
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misrepresentation
Definition
A false statement of fact.
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obligors
Definition
A person listed by Child Support Services as delinquent in paying child support.
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REALTOR
Definition
Designation used by active member of NAR.
Term
Real Estate Commissioner
Definition
Person appointed by the governor to enforce the provisions of the Real Estate Law and the Subdivided Lands Law.
Term
Real Estate Law
Definition
Another name for the Business and Professions Code, Part 1 entitled Licensing of Persons.
Term
Real Estate Recovery Fund
Definition
A separate account funded through collection of a fixed amount from each license fee.
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real estate salesperson
Definition
Someone with real estate license who must be employed by a real estate broker in order to perform any of the activities that require a license.
Term
restricted license
Definition
Type of probationary license issued when a license has been suspended, revoked, or denied after a hearing.
Term
secret profit
Definition
Undisclosed profit made by a broker at his or her principal
Term
two-year grace period
Definition
The period of time after a license that renewal is allowed, as long as all real estate activity has ceased during that time and a late fee is paid at the time of renewal.
Term
accusation
Definition
When a complaint is filed that appears to be of a serious nature and that a violation of law has occurred.
Term
branch offices
Definition
More than one place of business.
Term
panic peddling
Definition
Licensee solicited or induced the sale, lease, or the listing for sale or lease of residential property on the grounds of loss of value, increase in crime, or decline in the quality of schools due to the present or prospective entry into the neighborhood of people of another race, color, religion, ancestry, or national origin.
Term
real estate broker
Definition
Someone who holds a broker license issued by the Bureau of Real Estate.
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