Glossary
Real estate glossary
Short definitions that make property articles easier to read without losing market context.
Terms
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How easily a property can be sold without a large price discount.
TermRental yieldRental income compared with the purchase price and ownership costs.
TermShort-term rentalsFurnished rentals for short stays, often regulated separately from long-term leases.
TermHOA feesRecurring association payments for shared building or community costs.
TermProperty taxesRecurring local taxes based on assessed property value.
TermCondoA privately owned unit in a building or community with shared common areas.
TermCo-opA housing structure where buyers own shares in a corporation rather than the unit directly.
TermClimate riskPhysical and insurance risks linked to floods, storms, heat, fire, or terrain.
TermGateway cityA globally recognized market with deep capital, travel, and buyer demand.
TermSun BeltA broad southern US growth region often associated with migration and job growth.