Income Property

In real estate, an Income Property is property that generates revenue, most commonly through rental income. Examples include apartment buildings, office buildings, retail centers, and other properties held for investment purposes. The value of income property is often...

Income (Capitalization) Approach

In real estate appraisal, the Income (Capitalization) Approach is a method used to estimate the value of income producing property based on its ability to generate net income. This approach is commonly applied to rental and investment properties where income is a...

Improvements

In real estate, Improvements refer to permanent additions or developments that enhance the value or utility of land. While the term commonly includes buildings, it can also encompass other permanent structures such as roads, sidewalks, utilities, fences, and drainage...

Improved Land

In real estate, Improved Land refers to land that has been enhanced with improvements that increase its usability or value. These improvements may be located on the property itself, such as buildings, utilities, grading, or drainage, or off site, such as streets,...

Impound Account

In real estate finance, an Impound Account, also known as an escrow account, is an account held by a lender to collect and pay certain recurring expenses related to a property. These expenses commonly include property taxes, hazard insurance premiums, and sometimes...

Implied Agency

In real estate, Implied Agency is an agency relationship that is not formally or expressly stated but is inferred from the actions, conduct, or circumstances of the parties involved. It arises when behavior indicates that one party is acting on behalf of another and...