The summary of a court judgment that creates a lien against a property when filed with the county recorder.

A tax calculation that provides greater depreciation in the early years of ownership of real estate or personal property.

A provision that gives a lender the right to collect the balance of a loan if a borrower misses a payment.

A bookkeeping method that depreciates property faster in the early years of ownership.

The seller's written approval of a buyer's offer.

Any means by which a person can enter property.

The degree to which a building or site allows access to people with disabilities.

The gradual addition to the shore or bank of a waterway by deposits of sand or silt.

A written declaration affirming that a person acted voluntarily.

A measurement of land equal to 43,560 square feet.

The volume of material needed to cover an acre of land one foot deep.

A system that utilizes electric pumps or fans to transfer solar energy for storage or direct use.

The number of years a structure has been standing.

An addition or change to a contract.

Extra money included in the monthly payment to help reduce the principal and shorten the term of the loan.

The interest a borrower pays on the principal for the duration of the loan.

A loan with an interest rate that is periodically adjusted to reflect changes in a specified financial index.

The cost of any improvements the seller makes to the property. Deducting the cost from the original sales price provides the profit or loss of a home when it is sold.

The amount of time between interest rate adjustments in an adjustable-rate mortgage.

A person given authority to manage and distribute the estate of someone who died without leaving a will.