Definition:   the money or a promise of something that can be measured in terms of money Pronunciation:     \ˈval-yə-bəl\ \kən-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən\ Used in a Sentence:    Valuable consideration is always sufficient to support a..

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Definition:   the worth of something Pronunciation:   \ˈval-(ˌ)yü\ Used in a Sentence:    We sold the home for less than its f..

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Definition:   an agreement for the tenant to pay specified rent increases based on a predetermined index (CPI) at set future dates Pronunciation:   \ˈver-ē-ə-bəl\ \ˈlēs\ Used in a Sentence:   We signed a variable lease agreement on the off..

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Definition:   an exception to zoning regulations or ordinances granted to relieve a hardship Pronunciation:   \ˈver-ē-ən(t)s\ Used in a Sentence:   He had to get a variance to add a garage on to ..

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Definition:   the buyer or purchaser of real property in an agreement of sale Pronunciation:   \ven-ˈdē\ Used in a Sentence:   The vendee put 20% down towards the purchase of ..

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Definition:   the seller of real property in an agreement of sale Pronunciation:   \ˈven-dər\ Used in a Sentence:    The vendor accepted the offer on the house and signed a..

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Definition:   a claim against property giving the seller the right to hold the property as security for any unpaid purchase money Pronunciation:  \ˈven-dər\  \ˈlēn\ Used in a..

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Definition:   a contract that because of the manner or method in which it was brought about, one of the parties is allowed to void contractual duties Pronunciation:  \ˈvȯi-də-bəl\ Used in a Sentence:   A minor’s contract is voidable because the minor can choose to void the..

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Definition:   the license status that results when a licensee has met all of the requirements for licensure but chooses not to engage in the real estate business and has requested the license be put in this status. Pronunciation:   \ˈvä-lən-ˌter-ē\ \(ˌ)i-ˈnak-tiv\ Used in a Sentence:    Mary placed her license in voluntary inactive status while she was ..

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Definition:   claims imposed against real property with the consent of the owner Pronunciation:   \ˈvä-lən-ˌter-ē\ \ˈlēn\ Used in a Sentence:   A second mortgage is a type of volun..

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