Unit 1 California's Diversity Flashcards
Capitalism
An economic system in which most of the economy’s resources are privately owned.
Net worth
The value of all assets minus all liabilities.
Appreciation
The increase in market value of real estate.
Inflation
The increase in the general price level of goods and services.
Median Home Price
The price that is middle value of a sample of sales, with one-half of the sales below and one-half of the sales above.
Demographics
Information from a variety of sources used to create a broad profile of any community.
Gold Rush
A large migration of people to a newly discovered gold field.
Housing Inventory
Housing units that are available for sale or in the process of being made ready for sale.
C.A.R.
A California trade association representing REALTORS statewide.
Unemployment Rate
The percentage of the people classified as unemployed as compared to the total labor force.