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  • A table on the blueprints that list the sizes, quantities and locations of the windows, doors and mirrors. Read More
  • A rough drawing of a room or building that shows the general size and shape of the space. Read More
  • The total estimated cost for a project prior to any construction adjustments being made. Read More
  • The description of a project that includes in-depth details and describes the work to be completed. Read More
  • The removal of all drywall material and debris after the home is "hung out" (installed) with drywall. Read More
  • The first coat of plaster, which is scratched to form a bond for a second coat. Read More
  • The board used to level concrete once it has been poured into a form. Read More
  • To level off concrete to the correct elevation during a concrete pour. Read More
  • A small strip of wood, usually the thickness of the plaster coat, used as a guide for plastering. Read More
  • Cutting and fitting woodwork to an irregular surface. Read More
  • (1) An opening for drainage in a wall, curb or parapet. (2) The drain in a downspout or flat roof, usually connected to the downspout. Read More
  • A finishing material, either clear or pigmented, that is usually applied directly over raw wood for the purpose of sealing the wood surface. Read More
  • Drying and removing moisture from green wood in order to improve its usability. Read More
  • A residential property, typically at least 50 miles from the primary residence and it cannot appear utilized for rental investment purposes Read More
  • A mortgage ranking in priority immediately below a first mortgage. Read More
  • Adding a second level to a single-story home by removing the roof. Read More
  • Market in which previously issued mortgages and mortgage-backed securities are traded among lenders and investors. Read More
  • A program allowing private landlords to rent properties at equitable market rates for qualified tenants with a low-income background. The(...) Read More
  • Specific views of the home within building plans that also feature ceiling heights. Read More
  • A loan that is backed by property, etc. Read More
  • A benchmark interest rate for dollar-denominated derivatives and loans that is replacing the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). SOFR is the(...) Read More
  • The property or assets provided or pledged as collateral for a loan. Read More
  • A payment collected from the tenant by the landlord to secure funds for covering any property damage. Read More
  • Shingles containing factory-applied strips or spots of self-sealing adhesive. Read More
  • Owner-provided financing. The seller acts like the bank, holding the note and collecting payments. Read More
  • Sellers may offer concessions to incentivize buyers to purchase a home or make a deal more lucrative. Concessions are most readily seen as a(...) Read More
  • A disclosure by the seller of information about the property or which could affect a buyer’s decision to purchase the property, all of which to(...) Read More
  • Owner-provided financing. The seller acts like the bank, holding the note and collecting payments. Read More
  • An agreement in which the seller of a property provides financing to the buyer for the home purchase. Read More
  • A fiduciary for the current property owner looking to sell a property and represents their interests in a real estate sale (not be confused with(...) Read More
  • This is a real estate market where the demand from property buyers exceeds the supply of property for sale. Property prices tend to be higher(...) Read More
  • A licensed real estate professional and fiduciary for the party seeking to purchase a property (not be confused with a seller's agent, which(...) Read More
  • A paint or enamel made so that its coating, when dry, has some luster but is not very glossy. Bathrooms and kitchens are normally painted semi-gloss Read More
  • A financing arrangement that represents the highest claim on the borrower with the lowest downside risk to the lender, as the debt issuance is(...) Read More
  • An on-site waste water treatment system. It usually has a septic tank which promotes the biological digestion of the waste, and a drain field(...) Read More
  • The series LLC refers to the specific offering that is being put up for sale and that owns the property. Each property is purchased and placed(...) Read More
  • Main power cabinet where electricity enters a home wiring system. Read More
  • Main control gear at the service entrance, such as circuit breakers, switches, and fuses. Read More
  • Underground power supply line. Read More
  • A federal law that restricts the enforcement of civilian debts against certain military personnel who may not be able to pay because of active(...) Read More

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