Definition of "Italian architecture"

Marianne  Zeltner, Broker real estate agent

Written by

Marianne Zeltner, Brokerelite badge icon

EXP Realty

Style of architecture introduced into America prior to the Civil War and modeled after Renaissance Country homes in northern Italy. They were usually relatively large brick houses. Italian architecture was characterized by having an off-center square tower and a flat roof with heavy overhanging eaves supported by braces.

image of a real estate dictionary page

Have a question or comment?

We're here to help.

*** Your email address will remain confidential.
 

 

Popular Real Estate Terms

Limited partnership in which limited partners rely on the general partner to choose specific properties after the funds are available. ...

Rate of return that is necessary to maintain market value of a real estate project. The cost of capital is used for project evaluation purposes. Under the net present value method, the cost ...

See common law. ...

Many homebuyers or real estate investors only think of mortgages when it comes to financial aid in real estate purchasing. Lately, with the increasing desire of homebuyers to not be ...

Rule within the Internal Revenue Code applicable to capital gains from selling real estate that has been depreciated for tax purposes. Most buildings must be depreciated using the ...

(1) Reconciling the records to show agreement. (2) Agreement of the records to physical amounts. ...

The broad use of credit to purchase a security. ...

A flexible price that may be adjusted. A resolved situation between two or people or parties through discussions in which common interests are modified. For example, real estate ...

Net return rate earned on an equity investment in real estate after deducing any interest costs and taxes. ...

Popular Real Estate Questions