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Welcome to the Real Estate and Mortgage Library
In 1999, we started compiling a glossary of real estate and mortgage terms we encountered in the real estate and mortgage loan industry. We started with about 50 initial terms, and wrote detailed definitions and explanations for each of them.
But then it kept growing.
Every month, we added a few more to the list. Before we knew it, we had an obsession on our hands. Recently, we decided to do a full revamp and share the whole thing with the online community through this site, the Real Estate and Mortgage Library.
But this site is more than just a dictionary. It is also intended to be a resource for everyone who deals with mortgage loans and real estate, including…
- Homebuyers - who want to get a thorough understanding of the home purchase process and the reasons for everything that happens along the way.
- Real estate investors – who understand the importance of knowing all the angles involved in their property investment.
- Homeowners – who are looking for tips and tactics to manage their most important personal asset and improve the value of their homes.
- Mortgage novices – who want to become more knowledgeable about their industry and better serve their clients.
- Real Estate novices – who are looking for a more expansive understanding of their industry.
Even though it has been more a decade since we started our initial glossary, this project continues to live… and grow.
We encourage suggestions, corrections and comments to help us improve this free online resource.
