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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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Tax & 1031

Mill Rate

The amount of tax per $1,000 of assessed property value.

Tax & 1031

Mixed-Use Property (1031)

Property used partly as a residence and partly for investment — requires special apportionment.

Tax & 1031

Mortgage Boot

Debt relief in a 1031 exchange that may trigger taxable gain.

Tax & 1031

Mortgage Interest Deduction

A federal tax deduction for interest paid on home loans up to specified limits.

Tax & 1031

Opportunity Zone

An economically distressed area where investors can defer or reduce capital gains taxes.

Tax & 1031

Passive Activity Loss

Tax losses from real estate that generally can only offset passive income, with exceptions.

Tax & 1031

Personal Residence Exclusion

The Section 121 exclusion of up to $250K/$500K gain on a primary home sale.

Tax & 1031

Property Tax

An annual tax levied by local governments based on assessed property value.

Tax & 1031

Qualified Intermediary (QI)

A neutral party who holds 1031 exchange proceeds between sale and reinvestment.

Tax & 1031

Real Estate Professional Status (REPS)

An IRS designation allowing real-estate losses to offset active income, requiring 750 hours and material participation.

Tax & 1031

Reverse 1031 Exchange

A 1031 where the replacement property is acquired before the relinquished property is sold.

Specialized & Niche Real Estate

Student Housing

Purpose-built rental properties serving university students.