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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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Class A Office

The highest quality office buildings — newest, best locations, top amenities.

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Class B Office

Mid-tier office buildings — older but well-maintained with good locations.

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Class C Office

Older buildings in less desirable locations, typically with lower rents.

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Co-Living

A housing concept where residents have private bedrooms and share common areas, common in urban markets.

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Colonial Style

A traditional symmetrical house style with multi-story formal layout.

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Condominium

An individually owned unit within a larger building, with shared ownership of common areas.

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Duplex

A residential building containing two separate units, often with separate entrances.

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Flex Space

Industrial property combining office, warehouse, and light manufacturing in one unit.

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Fourplex

A residential building with four separate dwelling units — still considered residential for financing.

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Garden Apartment

A low-rise multifamily building, typically 2-3 stories surrounded by landscaped grounds.

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Garden-Style Office

Low-rise suburban office buildings, typically with surface parking.

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High-Rise

A building of 10+ stories, usually with an elevator and structured parking.