Real Estate and Economic Concepts Quiz

A measure of the return on an investment property, calculated as the property's net operating income divided by its current market value.

A measure of the profitability of an investment, calculated as the gain or loss from the investment relative to its cost.

The regulation of land use by dividing areas into zones with specific allowable uses, such as residential, commercial, or industrial.

The increase in a property's value due to the owner's investment of time, effort, and resources in improving or renovating it.

Recent sales of properties with similar characteristics and location, used as a benchmark to determine the fair market value of a property.

The systematic process of determining the most beneficial uses for land and establishing regulations to guide its development and use in accordance with community goals and priorities.

Allows investors to defer paying capital gains taxes on the sale of certain properties by reinvesting the proceeds into a similar property.

The process of paying off a loan over time in regular, equal payments that cover both principal and interest.

The transformation of a neighborhood through the influx of higher-income residents and increased property values.

A type of investment vehicle that owns and operates income-generating real estate, offering investors a way to gain exposure to the real estate market.

A neutral third-party account where funds are held during the real estate transaction, ensuring that all conditions of the sale are met before the funds are released.

The property tax rate expressed in mills, with one mill equal to one-tenth of a cent and applied to the assessed value of a property.

An assessment of a property's value, conducted by a qualified appraiser to determine its market value for mortgage lending.

The value of the next best alternative that must be forgone when a decision is made to allocate resources to a particular option.

The central bank of the United States responsible for monetary policy, influencing interest rates and inflation, which in turn impact real estate markets.

The ratio of a loan amount to the appraised value or purchase price of a property, expressing the level of financial risk for the lender.

The comprehensive investigation and analysis of a property's physical, legal, and financial aspects before finalizing a real estate transaction.

The examination of public records to confirm the legal ownership of a property and identify any encumbrances or claims against its title.