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Joint Ownership Agreement |
An agreement made between two or more owners of
the same property, defining their rights and responsibilities (e.g. recommended
in the case of married owners of property)
See Equity
sharing |
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Joint tenancy, or Tenants by the
entirety |
Ownership of real estate by two or more parties
held jointly for life; if one of the owners dies, the survivor(s) inherit the
property without reference to the deceased's will |
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Judgment |
A decision or decree made by a court of
law |
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Judgment lien |
A claim against the real property of a debtor,
as decreed by the court |
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Jumbo loan, or Non-conforming
loan |
A loan amount that exceeds the limits set by the
Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation; because such loan cannot be funded by these two agencies, it
carries a higher interest rate |
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Junior mortgage, or Secondary
mortgage |
A mortgage whose claim to repayment is of lesser
priority than another, previously recorded mortgage |
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Accepting An Offer >Know Your Price Range
As a homebuyer, you may have found the perfect new house for your growing family, but what if it is a little out of your price range? You might list your current home for more than it is worth and be lucky enough to find a qualified buyer who is willing to pay the price, but it is impossible to know in advance what your home will sell for.
If you want to sell your home quickly, have a frank and detailed conversation with your real estate agent to determine the best price for the house. Setting your price within 5% of the fair market value of your home greatly increases your chances of getting solid offers that will result in a relatively quick sale.
Don't buy and sell so close to your target amount that you become anxious when the numbers don't meet your expectations. There may be other approaches, such as adjustable rate mortgages or owner financing, to increase your buying power and get you into that new home. When you are selling one home and buying another, you will need more than good luck. You will need a highly professional and experienced real estate agent who can give you solid advice on how to make the transaction work for your particular requirements.
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What are the world's most valuable chairs?
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A pair of Chippendale chairs designed by Robert Adam sold in 1997 at Christie's, London to an anonymous buyer for $2,762,330. |
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