Terms Glossary

  • As-is

    A property where “what you see is what you get.” Selling a home “as-is” means the seller is unwilling to make repairs or negotiate with a buyer based on the costs of needed repairs. Buyers should ensure that any home bought as-is is thoroughly inspected prior to closing. As-is Mortgage Resources What Are As-Is Home…

  • Assessed Value

    The value of a property or of land, that is used to decide how much tax has to be paid on it. Assessed Value Resources Why is Assessed Value Important? Assessed Value Vs. Market Value: What’s The Difference? Determining Your Assessed Value How Are Property Taxes Calculated?

  • Assumable Mortgage

    A mortgage that can be transferred from the current owner of the property to the buyer, with the terms that were agreed upon originally. Assumable mortgage Resources What to know about assumable mortgages Advantages and Disadvantages of Assumable Mortgages Is an Assumable Mortgage a Good Idea?