by Ethan Atkinson | Jan 21, 2026 | A-E, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
In real estate and finance, a chattel mortgage is a type of loan arrangement in which personal property is pledged as collateral to secure or guarantee a promissory note. Under this agreement, the borrower retains possession and use of the chattel—such as equipment,...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jan 21, 2026 | A-E, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
In real estate law, chattel refers to personal property, meaning items that are movable and not permanently attached to or considered part of real property. Chattel includes goods of every kind that are distinct from land and buildings, such as furniture, vehicles,...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jan 21, 2026 | A-E, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
In real estate, the chain of title refers to the complete, chronological history of ownership and transfers of a parcel of land, beginning with the original owner and continuing through each successive conveyance to the present owner. This record includes deeds, court...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jan 21, 2026 | A-E, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
In real estate transactions, caveat emptor, meaning “let the buyer beware” in Latin, is a legal principle that places the responsibility on the buyer to investigate and evaluate the condition of the property before completing the purchase. Under this doctrine, the...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jan 21, 2026 | A-E, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
In real estate transactions, cash out refers to a seller’s decision to receive the full amount of their equity in a property as cash at closing rather than retaining any continuing financial interest in the property. Instead of carrying back financing or holding an...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jan 21, 2026 | A-E, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
In real estate investing, cash flow refers to the actual amount of money an investor receives from a property after all operating expenses and debt service have been deducted from the gross income. Operating expenses may include items such as maintenance, property...
