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Closing

Definition: The final settlement between the buyer and seller; date on which title passes from seller to buyer. Pronunciation: \ˈklō-ziŋ\ Used in a Sentence:  The closing date is set for March 15....

Civil Rights Act Of 1866

Definition: A federal act that prohibits any type of discrimination based on race in any real estate transaction (sale or lease) without exception. Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:   The Civil Rights...

Citation

Definition: Statements of alleged violations and the penalties to be imposed. Pronunciation: \sī-ˈtā-shən\ Used in a Sentence:  He received a citation for not notifying the DBPR of his change of address in a...

Check

Definition: A square measuring 24 miles on each side and denoting the largest unit of measure in the government survey system. Pronunciation: \ˈchek\ Used in a Sentence:   There are 16 townships in...

Chattel

Definition: Any item of personal property. Pronunciation: \ˈcha-təl\ Used in a Sentence: She packed up all her chattels and moved to a new state.

Chain Of Title

Definition: A sequential listing of all previous holders of title back to an acceptable starting point. Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:   The chain of title showed there were no outstanding liens...