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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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Insurance & Risk

Named Peril Policy

Insurance covering only specific risks listed in the policy.

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Replacement Cost

The amount it would take to rebuild a structure with similar materials at current prices.

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Rider

Another term for endorsement — a written attachment changing policy terms.

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Sinkhole Insurance

Coverage for damage from collapsed land, common in Florida.

Insurance & Risk

Title Insurance (Owner’s Policy)

Protects the buyer against losses from defects in title that existed before purchase.

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Umbrella Policy

Excess liability coverage above the limits of underlying property or auto policies.

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Vacant Property Insurance

Specialty coverage for unoccupied properties, often more expensive.

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All-Risk Policy

Insurance covering all risks except those specifically excluded.

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Builder’s Risk Insurance

Coverage protecting a structure under construction from damage.

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Builders Risk Course of Construction

Coverage during the construction period for materials and work in progress.

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Captive Insurance

Self-insurance through a subsidiary insurance company owned by the insured.

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Coinsurance Penalty

A reduction in claim payment when a property is insured for less than its required percentage of value.