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Real Estate(1) Land and anything permanently affixed to the land. such as buildings, fences, and those things attached to the buildings, such as light fixtures, plumbing and heating fixtures, or other such items which would be personal property it not attached. The term is generally synonymous with real property, although in some states a fine distinction may be made. (2) May refer to rights in real property as well as the property itself.Real estateProperty comprising land and buildings etc as opposed to personal property. Also known as real property.Real estateA piece of land and whatever physical property is on it.Real estate Similar MatchesIntestateIntestateThe situation which exists when a person dies without making a will. The person is then said to have died intestate. Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)A federal statute requiring disclosure of certain costs in the sale of residential, improved property which is to be financed by a federally insured lender. EstateEstateThe total value of a deceased person's assets.For example:Total value of property, automobile and all other possessions = £500,000Allowable deductions such as mortgage, overdraft at bank, credit cards and other expenses = £70,000Total net value of estate = £430,000 Real estate brokerReal estate brokerOne who arranges the sale and purchase of property in return for a commission. Known as an estate agent in the UK. Residuary estateResiduary estateThe remainder of an estate after the payment of debts, expenses and taxes and the distribution of legacies. Also known as residue of estate in the UK. Further SuggestionsFinite Life Real Estate Investment Trust (FREIT)real estate investment trust testate Real estate appraisal Disposition of Real Estate Statement Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (REMIC) estate agent Real estate broker estate duty Broker, Real Estate Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) estate tax |
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