Definition: The value determined by a county tax appraiser for each unit of real property for tax purposes. Pronunciation: ə-ˈses-ed Used in a Sentence:   The taxes on the property were increased because the assessed value w..

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Definition: An amount that a person is officially required to pay, especially as a tax or individual share of a common expense in a condo or co-op building Pronunciation: ə-ˈses-mənt Used in a Sentence:   Our share of the condo assessment is $24..

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Definition: Anything of value. Pronunciation: ˈa-ˌset Used in a Sentence:   The updated finishings are an asset to the..

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Definition: A person to whom a right or property is legally transferred. Pronunciation: ˌa-sə-ˈnē, ˌa-ˌsī-, ə-ˌsī- Used in a Sentence:  The daughter was the assignee for her parent’s..

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Definition: The written instrument that serves to transfer the rights or interests of one person to another. Pronunciation: \ə-ˈsīn-mənt Used in a Sentence:   Constructive notice is given when an assignment of a mortgage is..

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Definition: A legal instrument stating that the mortgagee transfers the mortgage and promissory note to the purchaser. Pronunciation: \ə-ˈsīn-mənt  \ˈmȯr-gij Used in a Sentence:   The assignment of mortgage transferred the property from the seller to ..

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Definition: Person who gives legal rights or interests to another person. Pronunciation: \ˌa-sə-ˈnȯr Used in a Sentence:  The assignor transferred the mortgage and promissory note to the ..

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Definition: The taking over of another’s debts. Pronunciation: \ə-ˈsəm(p)-shən Used in a Sentence:   With the assumption of the mortgage, the buyer was obligated for t..

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Definition: Handling negotiations on one’s own behalf without being subject to the other party’s control or influence. Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:  Due to the mistrust on the part of the seller, the negotiations were done at ar..

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Definition: A seizure by legal process to prevent removal of property that is expected to be used to satisfy a judgement. Pronunciation: \ə-ˈtach-mənt Used in a Sentence:   An attachment was issued to prevent the equipment from being removed from the..

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