Category : T

Definition:   an interior lot that suffers from its location at the end of a t-intersection Pronunciation:  \ˌin-tər-ˈsek-shən\ Used in a Sentence:   T-intersection lots are usually less desirable because of the inconvenience of car headlights shining into..

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Definition:   a written commitment from a financial institution certifying that permanent financing will be provided when the project is completed Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:    With a written takeout commitment from the future lender, it is much easier for a developer to find a constructi..

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Definition:   anything of substance; personal and real property (e.g. cash, building, equipment, land) Pronunciation:   \ˈtan-jə-bəl\ \ˈa-ˌset\ Used in a Sentence:   A tangible asset can be touched and has actual ..

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Definition:   a document issued to a person as a receipt for paying the delinquent taxes on real property owned by another, entitling the person to receive either the delinquent taxes plus interest from the legal property owner, or a deed to the property if the property is not redeemed within a certain period of time ..

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Definition:   a provision in a mortgage that requires the borrower to pay all legitimate property taxes Pronunciation:   \ˈklȯz\ Used in a Sentence:    We were required to pay the property taxes on the  building due to the tax clause in the..

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Definition:    a type of deed used to convey title after real property is sold at auction by public authority  for nonpayment of taxes Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:   Once property is transferred by tax deed, all other liens against the property are ..

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Definition:   an authority, such as a city, county, school board, or special levy area, with the power to assess property owners annually in order to meet its expenditures for the public good Pronunciation:   \ˈdis-(ˌ)trikt\ Used in a Sentence:   Every fiscal year, each tax district prepares an operating budget for the next fi..

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Definition:   a claim against real property arising out of nonpayment of the property taxes Pronunciation:   \ˈlēn, ˈlē-ən\ Used in a Sentence:    The local tax lien for unpaid real property taxes generally has priority over all other liens on the..

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Definition:   the percentage of value that is used to determine the amount of tax to be levied against each individual unit of property Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:   The tax rate is established according to assessed ..

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Definition:  a term used to describe some tax advantages of owning real property (or other investments); an investment that shields items of income or gain from payment of income taxes Pronunciation:   \ˈshel-tər\ Used in a Sentence:   An investment is a tax shelter when it shields income or gain from payment of inc..

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