- Gross Floor AreaA measurable floor area that is usable. Read More
- Gross IncomeTotal income, before deducting taxes and expenses. The scheduled (total) income, either actual or estimated, derived from a business or property. Read More
- Gross Monthly IncomeThe income you earn in a month before taxes and other deductions. It also may include rental income, self-employed income, income from alimony,(...) Read More
- Gross Operating IncomeGross Operating Income is the actual amount of rental income an investor receives to service or operate the property, minus vacancy and credit(...) Read More
- Gross Potential RentThe amount of rent that an owner would collect if all apartments were occupied and all residents were paying the market rent. Read More
- Gross Rent MultiplierThe ratio of the price of a rental property to its gross rental income before expenses. The GRM is a metric that helps to calculate how many(...) Read More
- Gross Rental IncomeThe total amount of money actually collected in rent plus fees, including parking fees, pet fees, advance rent, and others. Read More
- Gross Rental YieldThe total income generated by a property divided by the price paid for the property plus any associated costs. Gross Rental Yield = (Monthly(...) Read More
- Gross Scheduled IncomeGross Scheduled Income is annual rental income an investment property could potentially produce if 100% of units were rented (Actual rental(...) Read More
- Gross YieldThe gross yield of an investment property is the total rent collected compared with the market value or purchase price of the property. Read More
- GroundRefers to electricity's habit of seeking the shortest route to earth. Neutral wires carry it there in all circuits. An additional grounding wire(...) Read More
- Ground Fault Circuit InterrupterA device that is used to protect from injury caused by contact with stray electrical currents that could be the result of faulty appliances or(...) Read More
- Ground IronThe plumbing drain and waste lines that are installed beneath the basement floor. Cast iron was once used, but black plastic pipe (ABS) is now(...) Read More
- Ground LeaseUsually, a long-term lease of land with the lessee permitted to improve or build on the land and to enjoy those benefits for the term of the lease. Read More
- Ground RentPayment for the use of land when title to a property is held as a leasehold estate (that is, the borrower does not actually own the property,(...) Read More
- GroundwaterWater from an aquifer or subsurface water source. Read More
- GroutHydrous mortar whose consistency allows it to be placed or pumped into small joints or cavities, as between pieces of ceramic clay, slate, or tile. Read More
- Growing Equity MortgageA fixed-rate mortgage in which the monthly payments increase according to an agreed upon schedule, with the extra funds applied to reduce the(...) Read More
- GuarantorAn individual legally obligated to pay a debt in the event of borrower default. Guarantors pledge their own assets as collateral against the(...) Read More
- Gull Wing RoofA Gull wing roof is the opposite of a gambrel roof, where each side of the gable is divided into two sections. On a gull wing roof, the upper(...) Read More
- GussetA flat wood, plywood, or similar type member used to provide a connection at the intersection of wood members. Most commonly used at joints of(...) Read More
- Gut / GuttingRemove everything from a room or building, including the wall covering, until all that's left are the framing, subfloor, may also entail(...) Read More
- GutterA channel attached to the fascia board designed to carry away water that runs off the roof surface. Read More
- Gyp BoardA type of wallboard made from layers of gypsum (plaster of Paris) and paper; commonly used in walls and partitions as a substitute for plaster. Read More
- Gypsum PlasterGypsum formulated to be used with the addition of sand and water for base-coat plaster. Read More
- Gypsum WallboardA type of wallboard made from layers of gypsum (plaster of Paris) and paper; commonly used in walls and partitions as a substitute for plaster. Read More
- Habitable RoomsAny room used as, or with the intended use of sleeping, cooking, living, or eating; enclosed spaces such as toilets, landings, halls, lobbies,(...) Read More
- Half HipA half hip roof has two gabled ends. Near the peak of the gable, there is a small hipped section that extends to the ridge. Read More
- Half-Hipped RoofA roof with gables extending past the normal ridge of a hipped roof with the hipped roof planes on the lower section. Read More
- Hand ShowerA moveable showerhead that is connected to the water supply with a hose. Hand showers are an alternative to a fixed showerhead, especially in(...) Read More
- HandymanA person who performs specialized work in small home repairs and improvements. A handyman is typically a sole proprietor, and may or may not be(...) Read More
- Hard MoneyUsually short-term loans designed for properties that do not cash flow, situations requiring quick closings, or borrowers or transactions that(...) Read More
- HardboardA dense fiberboard made by first reducing natural wood to fibers, and then pressing the fibers together. Hardboard is available in various sizes(...) Read More
- HardscapingElements that are made of stone, concrete, tile, or brick in landscaping. Paths, walkways, driveways, etc. are typically made of these materials(...) Read More
- HardwareAll of the "metal" fittings that go into the home when it is near completion. For example, door knobs, towel bars, handrail brackets, closet(...) Read More
- HardwoodHardwood comes from broad-leafed trees, such as oak, ash, maple, etc. This is different from softwood, which comes from coniferous trees. Read More
- HaunchAn extension, knee like protrusion of the foundation wall that a concrete porch or patio will rest upon for support. Read More
- Hazard InsuranceReal estate insurance protecting against fire, some natural causes, vandalism, etc., depending upon the policy. The buyer often adds liability(...) Read More
- HeaderA beam that extends across a window, door, or stairway opening. Read More
- HearthThe floor area in front of a fireplace, or the actual floor of the fireplace. The hearth is usually constructed of brick, stone or cement. Read More
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