3-Way Switch:  A light switch that allows a person to turn the light on or off from either end . . .
30-Day Notice:  Notice to vacate a premises under a periodic tenancy. Notice must be for the ren . . .
Abatement:  A reduction, decrease, or the removal of a nuisance. . . .
ABCD Paper:  Mortage loans are rated as A, B, C, or D paper. A paper loans are the highest qu . . .
Absorption Rate:  The total number of vacant square feet of office space divided by the square foo . . .
Abstract Of Judgment:  A full summary by the court of a judgment. It becomes a general lien on all of a . . .
Abstract Of Title:  A full summary of all consecutive grants, conveyances, wills, records and judici . . .
Abstracter:  The person preparing the abstract of title. The abstracter searches the title as . . .
Acceleration Clause:  A provision in a mortgage, trust deed, promissory note or contract for deed (agr . . .
Acceptance:  An acceptance is a promise by the offeree to be bound by the exact terms propose . . .
Accession:  Acquiring title to additions or improvements to real property as a result of the . . .
Accord And Satisfaction:  The settlement of an obligation. An acco . . .
Accounting:  The agent must be able to report the status of all funds received from or on beh . . .
Accretion:  The increase or addition of land by the deposit of sand or soil washed up natura . . .
Accrued Depreciation:  1. In accounting, a bookkeeping account that shows the total amount of depreciat . . .
Accrued Items:  In a closing statement, items of expense that are incurred but not yet payable, . . .
Accusation:  The first step in a disciplinary action against a licensee. . . .
Acknowledgment:  A formal declaration made before a duly authorized officer, usually a notary pub . . .
Acquisition Cost:  The amount of money or other valuable consideration expended to obtain title to . . .
Acre:  A measure of land equal to 43.560 square feet, 4,840 square yards, 4,047 square . . .