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Real Estate Terms - C

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Capital Expenditures

Money spent by a business on improvements such as land, building, and machinery.

 

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Capital Gain

For income tax purposes, the gain realized from the sale of an asset less the purchase price and deductible expenses.

 

Sat Dec 22 2007
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Capitalization

An appraisal in which value is determined by considering net operating income and a reasonable percentage return on investment.

 

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Capitalization Rate

A percentage used to determine the value of income property through capitalization.

 

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Cash Flow

The owner's spendable income after deducting operating expenses and debt service.

 

Sat Dec 22 2007
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Caveat Emptor

A legal phrase meaning "let the buyer beware." The buyer takes the risk when purchasing an item without the protection of warranties.

 

Sat Dec 22 2007
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Certificate of Reasonable Value (CRV)

An appraisal of real property issued by the Veterans Administration.

 

Sat Dec 22 2007
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Chain of Title

A history of conveyances and encumbrances affecting the title to real property as far back as records are available.

 

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Chattel Mortgage

A mortgage on personal property, as distinguished from one on real property.

 

Sat Dec 22 2007
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Client

One who employs another's services, such as those of an attorney, real estate agent, or insurance agent.

 

Sat Dec 22 2007
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