A to Z · 1055 Terms

Real estate & finance, demystified.

The jargon can be exhausting. Here’s a plain-English glossary covering real estate, lending, investment, and the business-finance ecosystem that surrounds them.

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Real Estate Fundamentals

Subdivision

Land divided into multiple lots for sale or development.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Subjacent Support

A landowner’s right to have the land below their surface naturally support it.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Survey

A precise measurement and mapping of a property’s boundaries, structures, and easements.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Taxation Power

The government’s authority to levy property taxes — one of the four powers limiting ownership.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Tenancy by the Entirety

A form of joint ownership available only to married couples in some states.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Tenancy in Common

Co-ownership where each owner holds an individual, separately transferable share.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Trade Fixture

Personal property installed by a commercial tenant that remains personal property and can be removed.

Real Estate Tech & PropTech

AVM

Automated Valuation Model — software that estimates property value using public data and algorithms.

Real Estate Tech & PropTech

Blockchain Title

Recording property titles on a blockchain to improve transparency and reduce fraud.

Real Estate Tech & PropTech

Building Management System (BMS)

Software controlling a building’s HVAC, lighting, and security from one platform.

Real Estate Tech & PropTech

CRM (Real Estate)

Customer relationship management software helping agents track leads and clients.

Real Estate Tech & PropTech

Digital Twin

A virtual replica of a physical property used for design, monitoring, or maintenance.