by Ethan Atkinson | Feb 4, 2026 | F-J, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
In real estate law, a Fee refers to an estate of inheritance in real property. It represents an ownership interest that may be passed on to the owner’s heirs upon death. The most common form of a fee estate is fee simple, which provides the broadest ownership rights,...
by Ethan Atkinson | Feb 4, 2026 | F-J, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
In real estate and finance, the Federal Reserve System is the central banking system of the United States, governed by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. It consists of a central authority and twelve regional Federal Reserve Banks that serve different geographic...
by Ethan Atkinson | Feb 4, 2026 | F-J, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
In real estate finance, the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), commonly known as Fannie Mae, is a government sponsored enterprise that operates as a privately owned corporation. It was originally established as a quasi public agency and later converted to...
by Ethan Atkinson | Feb 4, 2026 | F-J, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
In real estate finance, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is an agency of the federal government that insures mortgage loans made by approved private lenders. The FHA does not lend money directly to borrowers but provides insurance that protects lenders against...
by Ethan Atkinson | Feb 4, 2026 | F-J, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
In real estate finance, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, commonly known as Freddie Mac, is a government sponsored enterprise that operates as an independent, publicly traded company. Its primary function is to create liquidity in the housing market by...
