Terms with Tag Realty

  • Blighted Area Definition,
    • An ugly, run-down neighbourhood.
  • Block (blk)Abbreviation,
    • Blue Mountain Real Estate (BMRE) Company, Collingwood, Ontario, Canada,
      • Blueprint (bprt) Abbreviation,
        • The drawing of a structure by an architect or designer, used for construction and getting permits.
      • Board Foot Definition,
        • A measurement of lumber equivalent to 1 inch thick, 1 foot long, 1 foot wide.
      • Bona Fide Definition,
        • In good faith. In real estate, a bona fide purchaser or seller has the legal right to give or receive title.
      • Bona Fide Purchaser (BFP)Acronym,
        • Bonus Room (bns rm) Abbreviation,
          • A large multi-purpose room found in newer or larger homes.
        • Bonus to Selling Agent (BTSA)Acronym,
          • Book Value Definition,
            • The value of a property, item or company as a capital asset based on its cost plus any additions, subtracting depreciation.
            • A valuation method determined by taking the original cost of an asset and subtracting any depreciation, impairment or amortization costs.
          • Boot Definition,
            • Cash or other property used in an exchange to make the values of property traded equal. For instance, if you trade in a delivery truck on a new model, the cash you pay in addition to your old truck is boot.
          • Borrow Definition,
            • Sand, gravel or other material used for grading; a slope.
            • To get a loan of money.
          • Borrow Pit Definition,
            • A hole from which topsoil, gravel, or other material is removed for use in a construction project.
          • Boundary Definition,
            • The line dividing adjacent properties.
          • Brampton Real Estate Board (BREB)Company, Canada,
            • Breach of Covenant Definition,
              • Violation of a promise made in a contract or property deed.
            • Breach of Warranty Definition,
              • A determination that a seller cannot pass clear title of property to a buyer.
            • Bridge Financing Definition,
              • A short-term, high interest loan that allows a seller to purchase a new property before selling an existing property.
            • British Columbia Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB)Company, British Columbia, Canada,
                More commonly BC Northern Real Estate Board.
              • British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) Company Est. 1976, British Columbia, Canada,
                • Broker (Bkr) Abbreviation,
                  • A person or firm who acts on behalf of another.
                • Broker's Price Opinion (BPO)Acronym,
                  • A real estate valuation performed by a local, licensed real estate professional. It is used in situations where a formal appraisal is not required.
                • Broom Clean Definition,
                  • Ready to be cleaned and painted. The term does not mean immaculate or spotless or entirely clean.
                • Buffer Strip Definition,
                  • This refers to a parcel or stretch of land that separates two pieces of property.
                • Builder Upgrades Definition,
                  • Refined features or materials that a builder offers for an extra charge.
                • Builder's Renovation (bldrs redo)Abbreviation,
                  • Building (bldg)Abbreviation,
                    • Building and Loan Association Definition,
                      • A financial institution designed to help members finance real-estate transactions.
                    • Building Inspector Definition,
                      • A local government employee who enforces the building code and makes sure construction and renovation work is done properly.
                    • Building Moratorium Definition,
                      • A temporary or permanent halt on construction.
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