Box Construction

Definition of "Box construction"

Method of construction where vertical siding is attached to a horizontal framing structure. Often found in the design of agricultural buildings.

Search Real Estate Glossary

Related Real Estate Glossary terms

Accumulation Period

Time frame during which an annuitant makes premium payments to an insurance company. The obligations ...

Joinder

Any of several types of legal joinders whereby one or more parties unites with or joins other partie ...

Profit And Loss Statement

Same as term income statement: Also called profit and loss statement. A financial statement depictin ...

Supergrit

Type of grantor-retained income trust (grit) in which the grantor retains the right to the assets of ...

Plaster

Material used for covering the surfaces of walls or ceilings. Plaster used to be made from plaster o ...

Risk Selection

Methods by which a home office underwriter chooses applicants that an insurer will accept. The under ...

Related Real Estate FAQ

How Much Will My Principal Be?

This calculator figures your principal balance after any number of payments. Input the beginning pri ...

What Are Jumbo Mortgages?

Jumbo mortgages are mortgages larger than the limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. A jumbo mort ...

What Does An Appraisal Mean?

An appraisal is an estimate of the value of a certain property by a qualified, independent individua ...

What Is A Ginnie Mae?

A Ginnie Mae is a name for the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), which is a governmen ...

What Is A Buildable Acre?

A Buildable acre consists of 43,560 square feet of residentially designated buildable land, after ex ...

What Is A Term?

A term is the length of a loan. ...

Read why Real Estate Agent rates 5 Stars in 10 Agent Reviews

Agents join here

Add our widget on your Website

Real Estate Advice

How is Square Footage Determined? Should you Buy a Home with Cash? What Costs Do Buyers and Sellers Pay On Big Day When Escrow Closes? How To Sell Your Home 10 Tips for Homebuyers

FAQ

What does the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) require? What is equity? What is an appraised value? What are the benefits of Commercial Auto Insurance? What is an amortization?