This reference book defines hundreds of terms related to buildings, properties, markets, regulations, and appraisal. Specialized sections cover property types, business valuation, international valuation, real estate organizations and professional designations, legal and regulatory aspects, uniform standards, information technology, measures and conversions, and architecture and construction. The architecture and construction section is heavily illustrated with black-and-white photographs and diagrams. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

This indispensable real estate lexicon has been a bestseller since it debuted. Now expanded to include 500 new terms, ti is the most up-to-date, easy-to-use guide available to the special terminology used in the commercial and residential real estate industry. Presented in dictionary format. Includes standardized forms for trusts, deeds, appraisals, and other transactions.