Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Andersonville, Bucktown and Chicago, Illinois real estate and homes for sale - Ray Miller - REALTOR® REALTOR® Logo - NUMBER1EXPERT® NUMBER1EXPERT™ Logo
Ray Miller
Mobile Line
773.330.1519

Direct Line
847.512.2780

Email


About Me

Stay Connected
Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
Ray Miller is one of The Top Selling Real Estate Experts™
Find Out More >

Real Estate Dictionary

Welcome > Resources > Real Estate Dictionary - A

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

I

Impound, or Reserves

The portion of a borrower's monthly payments held by the lender to pay for taxes, hazard and mortgage insurance, lease payments, and other items that will come due

Income approach

The method of estimating the value of a property by calculating its generated income

Income property

Real estate developed for the purpose of generating income

Indemnify

To provide for compensation in the case of loss or damage to property

Indemnity

The statement of terms under which loss or damage to property will be compensated

Index

A published interest rate used by lenders to compare the interest rate for an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) with that earned by other investments (e.g., the yield on Treasury bills, interest rate on loans from savings and loans institution, etc.), as a result of which the ARM interest rate is adjusted

Ingress

The right to enter on or over a piece of property

Insurable Title

A property title which an insurance company is willing to insure against possible claim

Installment contract, or Contract for deed

A contract for the sale of real estate whereby the buyer is in possession of the property while paying off the purchase price in periodic installments, despite the title being retained by the seller until the future date of final payment

Insured closing letter

An indemnity provided by a title insurance company to a lender, whereby the title insurance company assumes responsibility in the case that the closing agent does not fulfill the terms of the loan, or misappropriates the loan proceeds

Insured mortgage

A mortgage that is protected by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or by private mortgage insurance (MI) so that if the borrower defaults on the loan, the insurer compensates the lender the lesser of the loss incurred or the actual insured amount

Interest rate buydown plan

An arrangement made for the initial years of a mortgage whereby the seller (or any other party) deposits money into an account that is then released toward the monthly payments on the mortgage, thereby bringing the mortgagor's interest rate down below the actual interest rate

Interest rate ceiling

The maximum interest rate for an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), as specified in the mortgage note

Interest rate floor

The minimum interest rate for an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), as specified in the mortgage note

Interim financing

A temporary or short-term loan, often made during the construction phase of a building project, and usually replaced by a permanent long-term mortgage

In testate

The condition of dying without leaving a will. The description of an estate without a will

Involuntary lien

A claim or charge against property placed without the consent of the property's owner

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z



Did I Miss the Word YOU Are Looking For? 

Is there a real estate word that I failed to explain here in my dictionary for homebuyers and sellers? Let me be your personal real estate dictionary! I'll send a brief explanation of any word or term that you encounter when buying and selling property. 

Do you have a suggestion of a real estate word that should be included? Let me know! I always appreciate feedback. 

Do any of these definitions raise questions for you? Didn't find the word you're looking for? Let me know! I'm happy to answer ANY questions. It's my job! There's no obligation, and I promise to get back to you quickly... 

About You
* Your Name:
* Your Email Address:
Your Street Address:
City:
State/Province:
Country:
Zip/Postal Code:
Phone:

Additional Info
Ask Your
Question Here!
Send Latest Listings: What is this?
Send Latest News: What is this?

*Please note that fields marked with an asterisk are required.


Quick Response Guarantee >
Your Privacy Is Guaranteed >
Free & Without Obligation >

Ray Miller, REALTOR®, real estate agent and broker for Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Andersonville, Bucktown and Chicago, Illinois home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT

Ray Miller
Prudential Rubloff Properties

1620 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 773-330-1519
Fax: 773-262-1810
Email: RayMiller@RayMillerRealEstate.com
Email: RayMillerRealty@aol.com

Superior attention to detail and outstanding personal service for all your Real Estate needs. As a Real Estate Broker for over 15 years, Ray understands that his success comes from putting the needs of his client first and effectively marketing properties. Ray is one of the top brokers in the Keller Williams Mid-America Region and the top broker at the Keller Williams Lincoln Park office in Chicago. While specializing in listing and selling single-family homes and condominiums, Ray's expertise also includes commercial/industrial and multiunit properties. Ray excels at: · Assisting seasoned and first time homebuyers achieve their dreams of finding the perfect home. · Working with sellers in marketing their property in order to sell in the appropriate time frame for the highest dollar value. · Searching with investors and locating the ideal property for their needs. With a background that includes retail management and sales training on a national level, Ray is able to prepare buying strategies and implement marketing plans for your property that deliver results. Ray teaches property marketing techniques to colleges in his office and is a mentor to many. Buying or selling, Ray can guide and educate you through each transaction. It is through this type of personally tailored service that Ray has exceeded his client’s expectations.

Equal Housing MLS REALTOR


www.RayMillerRealty.com is brought to you by Ray Miller, real estate for
Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Andersonville, Bucktown and Chicago, Illinois

Read Ray Miller's Privacy Guarantee, Terms of Service, and Free & Without Obligation Pledge



USA and Canada Real Estate - NUMBER1EXPERT
NUMBER1EXPERT®
© Homes Media Solutions™, a division of Dominion Enterprises and/or its clients.
All rights reserved. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.