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Real Estate Course
Chapter 10 - Real Estate Mathematics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Commission | A sum due a real estate broker for services in that capacity. |
| Point | Equal to one percent of a loan amount. For example, 1 point on a $100,000 is equal to $1,000. |
| Acre | A measure of land equaling 43,560 square feet. |
| Front Foot | Refers to the length of a parcel facing a street. |
| Hectare | Equal to 10,000 square meters. |
| Gross Income | Total income from property before any expenses are deducted. |
| Net Income | The result of subtracting expenses from income. |
| Principal | A sum of money lent or invested on which interest is paid. |
| Interest | A fee paid by the borrower of a loan as a form of compensation for the use of money. |
| Real Property Tax Rate | The tax levy divided by the total taxable assessed value of a taxing jurisdiction, usually expressed in dollars per thousand, dollars per hundred, or mills. |