Brick Veneer

Definition of "Brick veneer"

Nonload bearing layer of brick covering a wall of decorative purposes only. The wall is usually constructed of wood framing or masonry block.

Search Real Estate Glossary

Related Real Estate Glossary terms

Survivor's Right To Sue

Legal recourse available to survivors of a person who suffers a wrongful death. Under common law, on ...

Title

The legal right of an ownership interest in a property. It is evidence of ownership and lawful posse ...

Fraud

deliberate action by an individual or entity to cheat another causing damage. There is typically a m ...

Qualification Rate

The interest rate used in calculating the initial mortgage payment in qualifying a borrower. The ra ...

Nonperformance

Failure or refusal to perform a specified action. The failure to fulfill contractually agreed upon t ...

Select Mortality Table

Mortality table that includes data only on people who have recently purchased life insurance. Experi ...

Related Real Estate FAQ

What Are Comparables Or Comps?

Recently sold properties that are similar in size, location, and amenities to the home for sale. The ...

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 CD?

A CD, or Certificate of Deposit, is an investment usually made for a given period of time at a fixed ...

What Is A Default?

A default is when a person fails to make payments on a loan. ...

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 Loan Origination Fee?

A loan origination fee is a fee charged by the lender-usually 1 percent of the loan amount. ...

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

Agents join here

Add our widget on your Website

Real Estate Advice

What do Real Estate Attorneys do? Real Estate Open House - The Dos and Don What Must I Disclose When Selling My Home? What is Hazard Insurance? What is Escrow and how does it Work?

FAQ

What is a front-end ratio? What is a default? What is an amortization? How Much Will My Principal Be? What is a broker?