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A loan used to buy a house, which you pay back over time with interest
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A professional estimate of a property’s value
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A physical document transferring property ownership
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Buying and reselling a property quickly for profit
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A property owner who rents out space
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Taxes paid by homeowners based on property value
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A company that owns income-producing real estate
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Selling a home for less than the mortgage balance, often to avoid foreclosure
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A person who rents a property
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The portion of a home that a homeowner actually owns, calculated as the home’s value minus any outstanding mortgage
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A third-party account that holds money or documents until all conditions of a sale are met
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When a homeowner fails to pay the mortgage, and the lender takes back the property
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A group that enforces rules and maintains common areas in a community, often requiring monthly fees
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A professional evaluation of a home's condition before purchase
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A property that is advertised for sale
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A legal concept that proves property ownership and describes ownership rights and responsibilities
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Government rules that determine how land can be used, such as residential or commercial
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The percentage of income used for debt payments, affecting mortgage approval
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Fees paid upfront to reduce a mortgage’s interest rate