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Address Of Record

Definition:   The last known mailing address or email address of a person. Pronunciation:   ə-ˈdres, a- also ˈa-ˌdres Used in a Sentence:   Please get the address of record for the buyer.  
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Ad Valorem

Definition:    Taxable value of real property, according to the value Pronunciation:   ad-və-ˈlȯr-əm Used in a Sentence:   The ad valorem tax for the real property was  determined to be $2375.
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Actual Notice

Definition:  Information that is learned by reading, seeing or hearing. Pronunciation:  ak-ch(ə-w)əl Used in a Sentence:   The seller gave actual notice when he advised the buyer there is a constru...
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Acre

Definition:   A measure of land equal to  43,560 square feet, 7/11 (4+3=7, 5+6+0= 11) Pronunciation: ˈā-kər Used in a Sentence:   The property was measured at one acre.
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Acknowledgment

Definition:  A formal declaration before a notary that the signing of a document is a free act Pronunciation:  ik-ˈnä-lij-mənt, ak Used in a Sentence:   The notary witnessed the acknowledgement of ...
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Accretion

Definition:  The gradual buildup of land caused by water-borne rock, sand and soil. Pronunciation:  ə-ˈkrē-shən Used in a Sentence:    Accretion had caused the property to grow in size.
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Acceleration Clause

Definition:  A condition in a mortgage that the entire unpaid balance becomes due and payable if the borrower defaults on the promissory note. Pronunciation:    ik-ˌse-lə-ˈrā-shən Used in a Sentenc...
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Abstract Of Title

Definition:  A concise history of title to real property comprising a summary of the links in the “chain of title” extracted from documents impacting on the title status. Pronunciation: abˈstrakt,ˈ...
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Business Opportunity

Definition: A business for sale. Pronunciation: ˈbiznəs ˌäpərˈt(y)o͞onədē Used in a Sentence: We are looking for a broker that specializes in business opportunities.