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 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.

Real Estate Tech & PropTech

Drone Photography

Aerial imagery for real estate marketing, particularly for large properties.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Marketability

The ease with which a property can be sold at fair value in the current market.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Material Fact

Information important enough to influence a buyer’s decision — must be disclosed.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Police Power

The government’s right to regulate land use through zoning, building codes, and health rules.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Price Per Square Foot

Property price divided by total square footage — a common comparison metric.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Profit a Prendre

The right to enter another’s land and take resources such as timber, minerals, or game.

Real Estate Fundamentals

PUD

Planned Unit Development — a community of homes with shared common areas governed by an HOA.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Quiet Enjoyment

A tenant’s right to occupy a property without interference from the landlord.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Real Property

Land and anything permanently attached to it, including buildings, fixtures, and rights to natural resources.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Remainder Interest

A future ownership interest that takes effect after a life estate ends.