Glossary A

Agent Owned
Definition of agent-owned as it pertains to real estate.

Amortization
Definition of amortization

Annual Percentage Rate
Definition of Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

ARM Index
Definition of ARM Index

Appraisal
Definition of an appraisal

Affidavit
Definition of an affidavit

Adverse Possession
Definition of Adverse Possession

Administrator
Definition of an administrator

Adjusted cost Basis
Definition of Adjusted Cost Basis

Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Definition of Adjustable Rate Mortgage

Actual Notice
Description of Actual Notice

Acre of land
Description of an acre

ALTA Title Policy
Description of ALTA Title Policy

Abstract of Judgment
Description of abstract of judgment

Abstract of Title
Definition of abstract of title.

Acknowledgment
Description of acknowledgment as it pertains to real estate contracts

Acceptance
Description of Acceptance of an Offer

Alienation Clause
Definition of an alienation clause

Acceleration Clause
Definition of an Acceleration Clause