Define the Following Real Estate Terminology Flashcards

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Amortization
The rate at which your principal is decreased
Appraised Value
Objective Opinion of how much your house is worth-- determined by comparable houses sold in the area
What does the term Point refer to?
One Percent of the purchase price One Percent of the loan amount ...it depends so make sure you know what is being referred to...
Define Cashflow
Money left over after the expenses are paid on a monthly basis
Define CMA
Comparable Market Analysis Competitive Market Analysis This amount is based on similar listings in the area (not sales)
Contingency
Agreement between two parties stating that if one thing happens another thing will happen
Assessed Value
The value that the government puts on the property for tax purposes *Property are assessed in the county where the properties are located
Owner Financing
A property purchase transaction in which the property seller provides all or part of the financing.
Define ARV
After-Repair Value How much a property cost after all the repairs
What is a Deed?
Legal document used to transfer title *Conveys or transfers ownership
What is a Title?
The document that says you own the property
Define Mortgage
Document that indicates that the house is the security for the loan *If I don't pay my loan the bank/lender can take my house
Define Deed of Trust
Document indicates that the house is security for the loan in CALIFORNIA
Define Escrow
Any document or item being held by a third party
What does the ARM stand for?
Adjustable Rate Mortgage- A mortgage in which the interest changes periodically, according to corresponding fluctuations in an index.