Definition of "Index"
- In real estate, the basis to set an adjustable rate mortgage, such as a 6-month certificate of deposit (CD) rate, cost of funds index, or prime rate.
- A statistical measure stated as percentage of a base period, For example, the Department of Commerce's Consumer Price Index (CPI) is based on 1982-1984 as 100. An index unlike an average, weighs prices by the size of the components
Popular Real Estate Terms
Timber in an original form, such as a pole. ...
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Estimated value of property after a specified time period. ...
Measure of land representing one square mile. A section equals 640 acres. ...
mortgage being reduced through periodic principal and interest payments. ...
The portion of property income due to the ground value itself. It is used in a few states whereby an individual can own a structure and rent the ground to occupy a plot of land. ...
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Structure not directly belonging to a property but considered a part of it through the use of an easement of common consent. ...
See historic structure. ...
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