In real estate investing, an abstract of title is a historical summary of all of the recorded instruments and proceedings that affect the title of...

The cost of a loan or other financing expressed as an annual rate. Real estate investors should understand that the APR includes the interest rate,...

An amount paid yearly or at other regular intervals, often at a guaranteed minimum amount. Also, a type of insurance policy in which the policy...

The fee that a mortgage lender or broker charges to apply for a mortgage to cover processing costs. Usually included in your closing costs for...

Appreciation refers to the increase in the value of a property over time. Appreciation can be caused by a number of things including inflation, the...

A process where disputes are settled by referring them to a fair and neutral third party (arbitrator). The disputing parties agree in advance to agree...

A toxic material that was once used in housing insulation and fireproofing because it did not burn, could be used in a huge variety of...