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Government Survey System

Definition:   a type of land description developed by federal government for subdividing lands using surveying lines. Pronunciation:   \ˈgə-vər(n)-mənt\ \sər-ˈvā, ˈsər-ˌ\ \ˈsis-təm\ Used in a Sente...
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Goodwill

Definition:   An intangible asset arising from the reputation of a business. Pronunciation:   \ˌgu̇d-ˈwil\ Used in a Sentence:   Because the store had been in business for several years, it’s goodw...
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Good Faith Estimate (gfe)

Definition:   A preliminary accounting of expected closing costs. Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:   The good faith estimate detailed all of the costs we would incur upon closing on the property.
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Good Faith

Definition:   a party’s honest intent to transact business, free from any intent to defraud the other party. Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:   The potential buyer submitted a good faith offer on...
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Good Consideration

Definition:  a promise that cannot be measured in terms of money, such as love and affection Pronunciation: \kən-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən\ Used in a Sentence:  
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Going-concern Value

Definition: the value of an established business property compared with the value and assets of a concern whose business is not yet established. Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:   The restaurant ...
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Ginnie Mae

Definition:  A federal agency that is part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  Ginnie Mae provides low-cost mortgages to traditionally underserved sectors of the housing mark...
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General Warranty Deed

Definition:  an instrument of conveyance containing the strongest and most comprehensive promises of further assurance for a seller to convey to a buyer. Pronunciation:  \ˈjen-rəl, ˈje-nə-\ \ˈwȯr-...
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General Partnership

Definition:   An association of two or more persons for the purpose of jointly conducting a business and sharing full liability for the debts and obligations of the partnership. Pronunciation:  \ˈj...