Real Estate Terms - D
DedicationThe donation by an owner of private property for public use. |
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DeedA written instrument that, when executed, conveys title of real property. |
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DefaultFailure to fulfill or discharge an obligation or to perform any act that has been agreed to. |
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DefendantThe individual or entity against whom a civil or criminal action is brought. |
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Deferred paymentsPayments to begin in the future. |
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DeflationOpposite of inflation. The price of goods and services decrease in relation to the money available to buy them. |
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DeliveryThe placing of property in the possession of the grantee. |
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DemiseA transfer of an estate by lease or will. |
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DemographicsStatistics about a population. Data used by certain businesses (especially chain stores), such as the traffic count regarding a possible new location. |
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DensityThe amount of crowding together of buildings, people, or other given things. |
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