Category : I

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..

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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 ..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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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 ..

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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..

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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 ..

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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..

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