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Like-Kind Property
In real estate taxation, Like-Kind Property is a term used in tax deferred exchanges under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. It refers to property that is exchanged for other property of the same general nature or character, allowing the deferral of capital...
Hazard Insurance
In real estate, Hazard Insurance is a type of property insurance that protects against losses...
Habendum Clause
In real estate law, a Habendum Clause is the portion of a deed that defines the nature and extent...
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
In real estate and finance, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an agency of the federal government that insures deposits held at participating financial institutions. This includes commercial banks, savings banks, and savings and loan associations....
Farmers Home Administration
In real estate and lending, the Farmers Home Administration was an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture created to provide financial assistance to farmers and residents of rural areas. Its primary purpose was to offer loans and guarantees when...
Fannie Mae
In real estate finance, Fannie Mae is the common name for the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA). It is a government sponsored enterprise created to support the secondary mortgage market by purchasing mortgages from lenders. By buying and securitizing...
Fair Market Value
In real estate, Fair Market Value is the price a property is most likely to sell for on the open market after being exposed for a reasonable period of time. It assumes that both the buyer and the seller are well informed about the property and its potential uses and...
Fair Housing Law
In real estate, the Fair Housing Law refers to Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of residential property. The law makes it illegal to treat individuals differently based on protected characteristics...
Fair Credit Reporting Act
In real estate and lending, the Fair Credit Reporting Act is a federal law that regulates how consumer credit information is collected, used, and shared. It gives individuals the right to access their credit reports, know when their credit information has been used...
Executory Contract
In real estate, an Executory Contract is an agreement in which one or both parties still have obligations to perform. Although the contract has been formed and is legally binding, it has not yet been fully completed. Purchase agreements, leases prior to possession,...
Executor
In real estate and estate law, an Executor is a person named in a will to carry out the instructions of the deceased regarding the management and distribution of their estate. This includes handling real property, paying debts and taxes, and transferring title to...
Execute
In real estate and legal contexts, Execute means to complete or carry out an act or obligation. When referring to documents, to execute a deed or contract means to properly sign and complete it, and in the case of a deed, this also includes delivery so that it becomes...
Exculpatory Clause
In real estate leasing, an Exculpatory Clause is a provision in a lease that limits or relieves the property owner or landlord from liability for certain acts or omissions. These clauses are often used to protect the owner from claims related to injuries or damages...
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