Module 4 Flashcards
A home that is not attached to another dwelling
Single-Family Home
A distinct living unit on an individual lot; they share a wall (party wall) with an adjacent townhome
Townhome
Income earned from the sale of an asset (formerly a Tax-Favored Sale)
Capital Gain
Insurance underwritten in Texas by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) to cover wind and hail damage on properties along the gulf coast
Windstorm Insurance
Multifamily complexes with individually owned units
Condominium
Building types or combinations of buildings that allow for a “mix” of different uses (residential, office, retail, and entertainment spaces)
Mixed-Use Development
The financial interest or value minus the sum of all mortgage debt that an owner has in his/her property
Equity
Insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that covers direct physical loss caused by flood (excess of water on land that normally is dry)
Flood Insurance
Land and buildings owned by a corporation that are occupied by shareholders who own stock in the corporation
Cooperative
A form of ownership where permission is given to use certain property for certain intervals of time (often a week); variations can create an additional interest in title
Timeshare
A standardized package insurance policy that covers a residential real estate owner against financial loss from fire, theft, public liability and other common risks
Homeowners Insurance
Also known as Contents Coverage or Renter’s Insurance; insurance for personal property within a building (not included with building property coverage)
Personal Property Coverage
Often situated in a subdivision of similar properties unattached to each other
Single-family home
Multifamily complexes containing units with individual fee simple ownership of the unit and interest in common areas
Condominiums
Multifamily complexes with proprietary leases for each unit
Cooperatives
Combinations of buildings that allow for diverse uses
Mixed-use Development
Distinct living unit on an individual lot that shares a common wall with another unit
Townhome
A house that is not attached to any other dwelling is called a:
single-family home