Saturday, March 13, 2010

REAL ESTATE 101 GLOSSARY "I" - OAKVILLE HOMES




Income property
Property that is not occupied by the owner but is used to generate income.

Incurable defect
A defect in a property that cannot be fixed, such as an adjacent hazardous waste site, or that would cost too much to repair relative to the value of the property.

Infill development
Any significant new construction in an established area.

Infill housing
Home construction in established areas.

Inspection report
An examination of a home's exterior, foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical system, heating, air conditioning, fireplace, kitchen, bathroom, roofing and interior.

Insulation
Materials including cellulose, glass fiber, rock wool, polystyrene, urethane foam and vermiculite that slow heat loss.

Interest
The fee borrowers pay to obtain a loan. It is calculated based on a percentage of the total loan.

Interest accrual rate
The rate at which interest accrues on a mortgage.

Interest rate
The sum, expressed as a percentage, charged for a loan. Interest payments on most home loans are tax- deductible.

Investment property
Real estate that generates income, such as an apartment building or a rental house.

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