Capital Improvement

Monies paid to use property, such as the use of natural resource extractions. The royalty payment is typically based upon some percentage of the income or fee for substances generated from ...

The right and duties of using and holding property. ...

Provision in a loan agreement where a debtor authorizes a judgment against him in the event of a default. These agreements are widely restricted, but when they are lawful, the creditor is ...

The ratio of rented space to the total amount of space available. For example, an 80 unit commercial office building currently has 60 units occupied. Therefore, the occupancy ratio is 60/80 ...

Form of lighting designed to have 90% to 100% of the emitted light directed upward so the principal illumination is reflected rather than direct. Indirect lighting is designed to have less ...

Borrower's right to redeem his property by immediately paying off the loan balance and any related costs. ...

When an Appraisal is done, its ultimate goal is to define a Market Value for that property. So, in short, market value is the value of a real estate property in a free competitive ...

Also called biannual; twice a year. An example is when lease payments are due January 1 and July 1. ...

The cost of homeownership in the US is often the main concern of first time home buyers. Is it better to own a property or to rent? Is it better to postpone the purchase of a home or the ...

You know what is the truest answer to “who can put a lien on your house”? Yourself. We’re not trying to be smart here; it’s the truth. Failing to pay up a ...

A maintenance fee is a charge by condominium associations, co-ops, or other homeowners associations for the upkeep of the property. ...

The city of Scottsdale is more than a place to live - it’s also a resort, a tourist destination. So, the job of the Scottsdale Police Department (SPD) is to ensure a fun and relaxed ...

A Buildable acre consists of 43,560 square feet of residentially designated buildable land, after excluding present and future rights-of-way, restricted hazard areas, public open spaces and ...

Here you are asking us: “Do I have a lien on my home?” We don’t know. Do you? Here are some of the reasons why one would have a lien on their home: Defaulting. ...

Not only can one convert a warehouse into a home, but many people have been doing just that. Converting a warehouse into a loft living space is actually kind of a trend which started ...

A treasury index is an index used to determine interest-rate changes for certain adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). This index is based on the results of auctions the U.S. Treasury holds for ...