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Real Exchange Rates: Exchange rates that have been adjusted for the inflation differential between two countries.

Real Estate Investor: A real estate investor holds property for personal investment reasons, in contrast to a real estate dealer who holds property primarily for resale to customers. Investors are allowed certain . . . View Full Definition

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT): REITs are publicly traded companies that pool investors' capital to invest in a variety of real estate ventures, such as apartment and office buildings, shopping centers, medical facilities, . . . View Full Definition

Real Estate License Law: State law enacted to protect the public from fraud, dishonesty and incompetence in the purchase and sale of real estate.

Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (REMIC): A tax entity that issues multiple classes of investor interests (securities) backed by a pool of mortgages.

Real Estate Owned (REO): A term used by lenders to refer to properties acquired through foreclosure.

Real Estate Educators Association (REEA): A professional organization established by and for real estate educators, including individuals and institutions. REEA is international in scope and represents every aspect of real estate ed . . . View Full Definition

Real Estate Dealer: A real estate dealer holds property primarily for resale to customers in the course of business, in contrast to a real estate investor who holds property for personal investment. Dealers are . . . View Full Definition

Real Estate Appraisal: An estimate of the value of property using various methods.

Real Estate Advisory Commission: A ten member panel appointed by the Real Estate Commissioner, who preside over meetings. Six commission members must be licensed California real estate brokers, and four must be non licensed . . . View Full Definition