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| Mechanic's Lien: A lien placed on a property for unpaid construction or repair work. |
| Metes and Bounds: A method of describing land using boundaries and measurements. |
| Mortgage: A loan secured by real property. |
| Multiple Listing Service (MLS): A database of properties for sale shared among brokers. |
| Mutual Assent: Agreement between parties to a contract. |
| Net Lease: A lease where the tenant pays rent plus some property expenses. |
| Net Listing: A listing where the broker’s commission is the amount exceeding a specified price. |
| Novation: Replacing an old contract with a new one. |
| Open Listing: A nonexclusive listing agreement. |
| Option Contract: A contract giving one party the right to buy or lease property within a specified time. |
| Origination Fee: A fee charged by a lender for processing a loan application. |
| Package Mortgage: A mortgage covering both real and personal property. |
| Partially Amortized Loan: A loan with regular payments and a balloon payment at the end. |
| Percentage Lease: A lease where rent is based on a percentage of sales. |
| Personal Property: Moveable items not permanently attached to real estate. |
| Plat: A map showing the layout of a subdivision. |
| Police Power: The government’s authority to regulate property for public welfare. |
| Power of Attorney: A legal document authorizing someone to act on another’s behalf. |
| Prepayment Penalty: A fee for paying off a loan early. |
| Principal: The original loan amount or the main party to a transaction. |
| Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI): Insurance required for loans exceeding 80% of the property value. |
| Promissory Note: A written promise to repay a loan. |
| Proration: Dividing expenses or income proportionally between buyer and seller. |
| Quitclaim Deed: A deed transferring any interest the grantor has without warranties. |
| Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT): A company owning, operating, or financing real estate. |
| Real Property: Land and anything permanently attached to it. |
| Restrictive Covenant: A limitation on property use in a deed. |
| Right of First Refusal: The right to purchase property before others. |
| Riparian Rights: Water rights for landowners adjacent to a river or stream. |
| Title Insurance: Insurance protecting against title defects or ownership disputes. |