Home Buying Resources

Glossary of Terms

We have compiled a list of the most common real estate terms and definitions to assist you in your search for a home. Whether you are a buyer or seller of real estate, it is easy to get confused by the language used in real estate transactions. With our comprehensive real estate glossary, you can easily navigate through the complicated world of buying and selling a home.

 

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joint tenancy
Ownership by two or more people that gives equal shares of a piece of property. Rights pass to the surviving owner or owners.
jumbo loans
Mortgages that exceed the maximum possible amount of a conforming loan as definied by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. These nonconforming loans may carry higher interest rates.