Category : S

Definition:   tax required prior to a mortgage being recorded, based on the face value of the mortgage Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:   The state requires the payment of an intangible tax before a mortgage is..

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Definition:   a person verified by the DBPR as qualified to issue state-certified real property appraisals Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:   Many lenders require an appraisal from a state-certified appraiser before they will grant a mort..

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Definition:  risk that can be transferred to an insurer such as the risk of fire, vandalism, etc Pronunciation:   \ˈsta-tik\ \ˈrisk\ Used in a Sentence:   Because a fire is considered a static risk, the insurance would cover a..

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Definition: an established rule or law passed by a legislative body Pronunciation:  \ˈsta-(ˌ)chüt\ Used in a Sentence:   Florida Statute Chapter 475 is also known as the Real Estate Professional Pra..

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Definition:   an act requiring that certain real estate instruments and contracts affecting title to real property be in writing in order to be enforceable Pronunciation:   \ˈsta-(ˌ)chüt\ \ˈfrȯd\ Used in a Sentence:   The statute of frauds applies to sales and purchase contracts, option contracts, and lease agreements and listing agreements of more than..

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Definition:   the law pertaining to the period of time within which certain actions must be brought to court Pronunciation:   \ˈsta-(ˌ)chüt\ \ˌli-mə-ˈtā-shən\ Used in a Sentence:   The statute of limitations on a written contract is fo..

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Definition:   law created by the enactment of legislation, as opposed to law created by judicial decision (common law) Pronunciation:   \ˈsta-chə-ˌtȯr-ē\ Used in a Sentence:   Chapter 475 pertaining to license law is a statutory law enacted by the Florida le..

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Definition: a proration method in which all months are considered to have 30 days Pronunciation:  \ˈsta-chə-ˌtȯr-ē\ Used in a Sentence:    To prorate costs you can use the statutory mon..

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Definition:   delay temporarily; stop for a limited lime Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:   To obtain a stay of a final order, the district court of appeals must issue a writ of su..

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