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Glossary of Terms

From 'Abstract of Title' to 'Triple-Mint', the arcana of real estate explained.Browse alphabetically by choosing a letter from the list below.
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Term Description
Abstract of Title: A chronological summary of the recorded instruments and proceedings on the tile of a property.
Air Rights: The right to build above or add square footage to a structure.  These buildable rights are determined by city zoning regulations and public need.  Air rights can be sold to adjoining structures for a negotiated price between land owners.  Many of the city's taller structures have risen to their final height as a result of purchasing additional air rights from neighboring structures.  Case in point is the Trump World Tower currently being built on East 48th Street.
Appraisal: The process of determining the value of an apartment usually against values of apartments in the same building or similar-type buildings in the immediate neighborhood.

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