Category : D

Definition: To lower the price or estimated value,  a deduction for tax purposes. Pronunciation:  \di-prē-shē-ˈā-shən\ Used in a Sentence:    We were entitled to a depreciation deduction due to the deterioration of the..

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Definition:  The passing of title to real property upon the death of the owner to the legal heirs Pronunciation:  \di-ˈsent\ Used in a Sentence:  Rights under laws of descent vary from state..

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Definition: Two real estate licensees assigned to represent the buyer and seller as single agents in a nonresidential transaction.  The buyer and seller must have assets of $1 million or more and sign disclosures declaring their assets meet the mandatory threshold. Pronunciation: \ˈde-zig-ˌnāt-ed\ \ə-ˈsō-shē-ˌāt, -sē-\ Used in a Sentence:   By having designated sales associates for the transaction, ..

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Definition: Any development that because of its nature, scale or location could have a significant effect on the health, safety and welfare of citizens of more than one county. Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:  Developments of regional impact, such as a shopping center, must obtain regional planning approval before they ..

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Definition:   A transfer of real property under a will. Pronunciation: \di-ˈvīz\ Used in a Sentence:  My sister and I inherited the property from our mother ..

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Definition:  One who receives real property under a will. Pronunciation:  \ˌde-və-ˈzē, di-ˌvī-ˈzē\ Used in a Sentence:   The owner’s son inherited the property because he was a devisee on..

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Definition: One who gives real property by will. Pronunciation:  \ˌde-və-ˈzȯr; di-ˈvī-zər, -ˌvī-ˈzȯr\ Used in a Sentence:   The devisor’s will left his property to his..

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Definition:  A charge of 1% of the mortgage value; assessment by a lender to increase the interest yield to compete with the interest yield from other types of investments. Pronunciation: \ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt\ \ˈpȯint\ Used in a Sentence:   We paid 2 discount points in order to get a lower mort..

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Definition: The amount of interest the Federal Reserve charges to lend money to its qualified banks. Pronunciation:  \ˈdis-ˌkau̇nt\ \ˈrāt\ Used in a Sentence:   The discount rate was lowered by the Federal Reserve to help stimul..

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Definition: The diversion of savings from accounts with low fixed interest rates to direct investment in high-yielding instruments, ie stocks, money market funds and other securities. Pronunciation: \ˌdis-ˌin-tər-ˌmē-dē-ˈā-shən\ Used in a..

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