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

Boundary Dispute

A disagreement between neighboring owners about where a property line lies.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Bundle of Rights

The set of legal rights that come with property ownership — possession, control, exclusion, enjoyment, and disposition.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Caveat Emptor

Latin for "let the buyer beware" — the traditional doctrine of buyer responsibility.

Property Types

Independent Living

Senior housing for active retirees needing little or no medical assistance.

Property Types

Industrial Property

Real estate used for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, or research.

Property Types

Land

Raw or undeveloped real property without significant improvements.

Property Types

Last-Mile Industrial

Smaller distribution properties near urban areas serving same-day or next-day delivery.

Property Types

Mid-Rise

A multistory building between 4 and 9 stories.

Property Types

Mobile Home

A factory-built dwelling built before HUD code (1976), often classified as personal property.

Property Types

Modular Home

A home built in sections at a factory then assembled on a permanent foundation on-site.

Property Types

Multifamily (5+)

Residential property with five or more units, classified as commercial for lending purposes.

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Patio Home

A small single-family home, often in a 55+ community, with minimal yard maintenance.