Real Estate Fundamentals Personal Property Movable items not permanently attached to real estate, such as furniture or appliances not built in.
Real Estate Fundamentals Plat A map drawn to scale showing the divisions of a piece of land into lots, with streets and easements.
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 Radon Disclosure A disclosure or test for radon gas, a naturally occurring radioactive hazard.
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.
Real Estate Fundamentals Reversion The return of property to the grantor or their heirs after a temporary interest ends.
Real Estate Fundamentals Functional Square Footage Usable interior space, excluding garages, basements, or unfinished areas.
