Syndicate

In real estate investment, a syndicate is a partnership or organized group formed to participate in a real estate venture. It allows multiple investors to pool capital and share in the ownership and potential returns of a property or project. Syndicates may be...

Sweat Equity

In real estate, sweat equity refers to a program or arrangement in which a purchaser contributes labor or improvements to a property instead of paying all or part of the down payment or other acquisition costs. The value of the work performed is credited toward the...

Survivorship

In real estate law, survivorship is the acquisition of an interest in property by outliving another person who held an interest in that property. The surviving party succeeds to the deceased person’s share. Survivorship most commonly arises in forms of co ownership...

Survey

In real estate and land surveying, a survey is the process of measuring and mapping the boundaries of a parcel of land. It identifies the location, dimensions, and area of the property. A survey may also include information about topography, improvements, easements,...

Surety

In real estate and contract law, a surety is a person or entity that guarantees the performance or obligations of another party. The surety agrees to be responsible if the primary party fails to perform as required. Sureties are commonly involved in construction and...