Definition: An appraisal term referring to the external or functional obsolescence of an improvement where the cost to correct it is greater than the value added by the cure. Pronunciation: \(ˌ)in-ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl\ Used in a..
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Definition: The rate to which the interest rate on an adjustable rate mortgage is tied. Pronunciation: \ˈin-ˌdeks\ \ˈrāt\ Used in a Sentence: The interest rate on one-year US Treasury securities is a popular index used b..
Definition: Properties that include 1) sites in industrial parks or subdivisions, 2) redeveloped industrial parcels in central areas and 3) industrial acreage. Pronunciation: \in-ˈdəs-trē-əl\ Used in a Sentence: We looked at several industrial properties while deciding on where to build our ..
Definition: The status of a license when it is inactive or has been suspended. Pronunciation: \ˌi-nə-ˈfek-tiv\ Used in a Sentence: Her license was was considered ineffective when she changed it to volunatry inactive while on matern..
Definition: A formal legal document such as a contract, deed or will. Pronunciation: \ˈin(t)-strə-mənt\ Used in a Sentence: A deed is a written instrument that conveys title to real..
Definition: A stipulation in a mortgage that requires the mortgagor to obtain and keep current a hazard insurance policy. Pronunciation: \in-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s\ \ˈklȯz\ Used in a Sentence: Our mortgage contract has an insurance clause requiring us to have hazard insurance on our hou..
Definition: Anything having no material or physical substance, cannot be seen or touched, such as the goodwill of a business. Pronunciation: \(ˌ)in-ˈtan-jə-bəl\ \ˈa-ˌset\ Used in a Sentence: Leadership is an intangible asset to ..
Definition: The concentration of activity (pedestrian or vehicular traffic) used as a means of designating land for commercial use. Pronunciation: \in-ˈten(t)-sə-tē\ Used in a Sentence: The purpose of commercial zoning is to regulate intensi..
Definition: The sum paid or accrued in return for the use of money. Pronunciation: \ˈin-t(ə-)rəst\ Used in a Sentence: The interest rate on home loans has been very low for the past ..
Definition: The price paid for the use of borrowed money; estate. Pronunciation: \ˈin-t(ə-)rəst\ Used in a Sentence: We were able to get a low interest rate for our..